Nicolas de Son

Deson, Nicolas
Son, Antoine de

French, active 1620s

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The image depicts a grand Gothic cathedral with intricate architectural details, including two tall spires. The sky above shows softly rendered clouds. The cathedral's rooftops and spires form a boundary with the sky. The detailed brushstrokes capture the ornate decorations and stonework. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of sepia and black. In front of the cathedral, figures engage in various activities. Modest structures and trees are visible in the distance.
Nicolas de Son, La facade de l'abbaye de S. Nicaise de Reims, 1625, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3422

La facade de l'abbaye de S. Nicaise de Reims

Nicolas de Son · 1625 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3422

The image features a grand garden scene with numerous elegantly dressed figures engaged in various activities. The garden is structured and detailed, with symmetrical paths, a central fountain, and sculpted hedges. In the background, there are trees leading to a domed building, a spire, a windmill, and an ornate building with arched windows. The artwork is created with fine line work typical of etching, using varying shades of sepia for a historical atmosphere.
Nicolas de Son, View of a Garden, etching, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1976.13.3

View of a Garden

Nicolas de Son · · etching ·  Accession ID  1976.13.3