The Painter of Faces In the quiet corners of the Holy Roman Empire, a painter named Georg Pachmann began to find his way through the world. Born in Frymburk, he possessed a talent that drew him toward the likenesses of those who held power and status. He did not merely paint figures; he sought to capture the very essence of his subjects, many of whom were royal. This pursuit of the human countenance required a steady hand and a keen ey…