4/12
1613 - 1655
Medium
etching
Dimensions
157; 97
About this artwork
height 97 mm x width 157 mm
Art Historical Context
Gabriel Perelle's *4/12*, an exquisite etching from his active period around 1613–1655, exemplifies the French artist's mastery of topographical printmaking. Measuring a compact 97 mm high by 157 mm wide, this small-scale work belongs to a series—likely the fourth of twelve plates—capturing architectural and landscape scenes with remarkable precision. Perelle, a prominent 17th-century draftsman and etcher, specialized in detailed vedute, or views, of French châteaus, gardens, and, reflecting the era's fascination with grandeur and perspective. Etching, Perelle's preferred medium, allowed for ...
About the Artist
Gabriel Perelle · 1604–1677
Comment on works: Landscapes; Views