Joseph Werner (1637–1710): The Miniature Maestro Joseph Werner the Younger (22 June 1637 – 21 September 1710) stands as a pivotal figure in Baroque art history, particularly renowned for his exquisite miniature paintings that captured the spirit of European courts and aristocratic patronage. Born in Bern, Switzerland, Werner’s artistic journey spanned decades across Italy, France, and Germany, establishing him as an internationally ce…