Le Château de Rincy du côté des Jardins
late 17th century
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-533-162
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Gabriel Perelle (1604–1677), a masterful French engraver, captures the elegant Château de Rincy from its garden side in this late 17th-century print Known for his meticulous topographic views, Perelle the grandeur of French châteaux and landscapes during the opulent reign of Louis XIV. This artwork showcases the château's symmetrical architecture and manicured gardens, reflecting the era's obsession with formal landscaping inspired by André Le Nôtre's designs at Versailles. As a print, likely an etching or engraving, the piece highlights the revolutionary role of printmaking in disseminating ...