Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650): A Master of Baroque Printmaking Jean Morin was a French baroque painter, printmaker, and engraver who flourished in Paris during the reign of Louis XIV. Though overshadowed by his contemporaries like Rembrandt and Rubens, Morin’s contribution to European art history lies primarily in his innovative approach to printmaking—specifically his pioneering use of etching combined with engraving on the same plate. This technique revolutionized artistic production, allowing for unprecedented detail and tonal subtlety previously unattainable through traditional meth…