Title Page (Upper Plate)
1680–1703
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-533-181
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Adam Pérelle (1638–1695), a prominent French engraver of the late Baroque era, created *Title Page (Upper Plate between 1680 and 1703. Working during the opulent reign of Louis XIV, Pérelle specialized in intricate prints depicting grand châteaus, gardens, and landscapes, often capturing the splendor of Versailles and royal estates. This piece, as the upper plate of a title page, likely served as an elegant introduction to a larger series of engravings, showcasing his mastery in disseminating architectural and topographic views to a wide audience across Europe. As a print, the work exemplifie...