Daniel Marot: Architect of Baroque Splendor Daniel Marot (1661 – 1752) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of late Baroque France, particularly within the Oranienstein School—a movement dedicated to reviving classical ideals amidst the opulent excesses of Louis XIV’s reign. Born in Paris during a period marked by religious upheaval following the revocation of Nantes decrees, Marot's Huguenot heritage profoundly shaped…