Vue Particuliere de la Chapelle du Chateau deVersailles

Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud

Artist, French, active 1752/1761

The image shows the courtyard of the Château de Versailles, with a focus on the chapel's grand structure. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a wide view of the buildings and courtyard. The chapel is centrally located, featuring a dome and baroque architectural elements. The engravings depict detailed lines characteristic of etching techniques, capturing shadows and intricate details. The color scheme is monochrome, emphasizing light and dark contrasts. Figures in period attire can be seen socializing and walking in the foreground, while the Château's architecture is visible in the distance against a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.163

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 46


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q65077678

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