Michel-Bruno Bellengé: A Master of Floral Still Life in the Age of Enlightenment Michel-Bruno Bellengé (1726 – 13 December 1793) emerges from the vibrant artistic landscape of Rouen, France, a period marked by both burgeoning naturalism and the formal elegance of the French court. His life, tragically cut short amidst the turmoil of the Revolution, nonetheless left an indelible mark on the world of art, particularly in the realm of floral still life. Bellengé’s legacy resides not just in his exquisite paintings but also in his pioneering role as a colorist and his contribution to the Rouen S…