Title Page
late 17th century
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-533-67
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Gabriel Perelle (1604–1677), a prominent French engraver and draftsman, created this *Title Page* in the 17th century, a period when France under Louis XIV flourished in grand architectural and landscape projects. Perelle specialized in meticulous topographic prints that captured the splendor of châteaus, gardens, and scenes, often collaborating with his. As a print—a medium that revolutionized art dissemination by allowing multiple reproductions—this work likely served as the ornate frontispiece for one of his renowned series, inviting viewers into a visual tour of Versailles-era elegance. T...