A Life Immersed in Portraiture: The World of Louis Bernard Coclers Louis Bernard Coclers, born in Liège or Maastricht in 1740 and passing away in 1817, was a painter deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of the Southern Netherlands. His life unfolded across a period of significant political and social upheaval, yet his dedication to portraiture remained steadfast. Unlike artists who sought radical innovation, Coclers embraced estab…