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Leonard Defrance
A Life Dedicated to Art and Education: The World of Léonard Defrance Léonard Defrance, born in Liège, Belgium, in 1735, emerged from a large family and quickly distinguished himself through an exceptional aptitude for drawing. His early artistic journey was profoundly shaped by his seven-year apprenticeship under Jean-Baptiste Coclers, a respected figure in the Maastricht art scene. This foundational period instilled in Defrance not on
ly technical skill but also a deep appreciation for the established traditions of painting. He wasn’t content to remain within the confines of his native land; driven by an insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge, he embarked on a formative sojourn to Rome in 1753, traveling on foot alongside his friend and fellow artist Ernotte. This extended stay, lasting until 1759, exposed him to the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance a…