Henri Gascard: A Baroque Portraitist Capturing Majesty and Detail Henri Gascard (1635-1701) stands as a significant figure in 17th-century French art, primarily recognized for his masterful portraits and genre scenes executed during the Baroque period. Born in Paris, he emerged from a milieu steeped in artistic tradition, inheriting influences from Flemish masters like Anthony van Dyck—a stylistic hallmark evident throughout his oeuvr…