Curatorial Narrative The anonymous artist responsible for “Jean Pellicorne with his son Caspar” has imbued this work with the majestic presence of the Baroque era. Created around 1632, it is clear that the artist was deeply influenced by the dramatic use of light and shadow prevalent in the period. The fine brushwork employed to render the figures and their environment creates a sense of depth and luminosity, drawing the viewer’s eye inexorably into the scene. The somber palette of dark browns and blacks serves as a foil to the opulent white ruffs and the child’s simple beige attire, cleverly heightening the contrast between the ornate and the humble. As the painting is enlarged to 44×56 inches, its spatial rhythm becomes even more pronounced. The atmospheric weight of the somber tones takes on a life of its own, casting long shadows that stretch across the interior space like dark, velvety tentacles. In a luxury environment, this