Nicolas Beatrizet (1507–1655) Nicolas Beatrizet was a prolific French engraver who flourished during the Renaissance and Mannerist periods in Rome, leaving an indelible mark on European art history. Born around 1507 in Luneville, Lorraine—then part of Habsburg Spain—Beatrizet’s artistic journey began amidst the intellectual ferment of his time, absorbing influences from humanist scholarship and the burgeoning rediscovery of classical antiquity. While biographical details remain scarce, evidence suggests he honed his skills initially in Lorraine before relocating to Rome around 1540, establis…