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 exc…