Nicolas Neufchatel: The Subtle Master of Nuremberg Portraiture Nicolas Neufchatel (c. 1527 – c. 1590), known as Lucidel, stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of the mid-16th century, particularly celebrated for his exquisitely rendered portraits executed during his time in Nuremberg and Antwerp. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive—scholarly consensus suggests he was born around 1527—his legacy endures through an impressive oeuvre that exemplifies the humanist ideals prevalent at the dawn of the Baroque era. His artistic journey commenced in Antwerp, where he s…