Jean-Baptiste Greuze: The Painter of Human Emotion Born in the modest town of Tournus, Burgundy, in 1725, Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s artistic journey began far from the grand salons and established academies of Paris. His father, a roofer, recognized his son's innate talent early on, defying societal expectations to allow young Greuze to pursue his passion for painting. Initially mentored by Charles Grandon in Lyon, Greuze honed his skill…