A Master of Ivory and Light In the grand tapestry of the Baroque era, few artists captured the delicate intersection of classical grace and emotional intensity as exquisitely as Francis van Bossuit. Born in Brussels around 1635, Van Bossuit emerged from the vibrant artistic traditions of Flanders to become a sculptor whose name would become synonymous with the refined elegance of ivory relief. His journey was one of profound movement and cultural immersion, beginning in the workshops of his homeland where he absorbed the intricate techniques of Flemish Mannerism under masters such as Jan Bap…