early life and training jean frosne, a french engraver, was born in troyes in 1610 and died in 1686. he was the son of noel cochin, a painter by profession. frosne's early life and training are not well-documented, but it is known that he often imitated and copied the works of jacques callot, a renowned french artist. however, his model of choice was stefano della bella, an italian engraver. artistic style and specialization frosne excelled in small figures, which he grouped and delineated with lifelike animation. his specialty was topography, including battles, sieges, and encampments. this…