Pierres Collection

Les pierres du cloitre de la cathedrale de Treves (engraving)
3645608 Les pierres du cloitre de la cathedrale de Treves (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les pierres du cloitre de la cathedrale de Treves)

Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain tres-mou soutenu avec des murs en pierres seches (engraving)
3645176 Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain tres-mou soutenu avec des murs en pierres seches (engraving) by French School

Historical and Religious Pageant at Bruges, Belgium, in Commemoration of the Blessed Charles the Good
1045931 Historical and Religious Pageant at Bruges, Belgium, in Commemoration of the Blessed Charles the Good, Thirteenth Count of Flanders (engraving) by Brewer

Fac-simile des pierres placees en 1376 a Sainte-Catherine du Val des Escoliers
963499 Fac-simile des pierres placees en 1376 a Sainte-Catherine du Val des Escoliers, conservees depuis 1877 a Saint-Denis (engraving) by French School

Fr 6465 f. 96 Construction of the Church at Aix La Chapelle by Charlemagne (742-814
EDI309656 Fr 6465 f.96 Construction of the Church at Aix La Chapelle by Charlemagne (742-814) (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fr 6465 f. 96 Construction of the Church at Aix La Chapelle by Charlemagne (742-814
EDI38976 Fr 6465 f.96 Construction of the Church at Aix La Chapelle by Charlemagne (742-814) (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pierres celtiques pres de Camaret, dans le Finistere (engraving)
3645068 Pierres celtiques pres de Camaret, dans le Finistere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierres celtiques pres de Camaret, dans le Finistere)

Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain compacte surmonte de couches permeables
3645177 Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain compacte surmonte de couches permeables, et assainie par un talus en pierres seches avec cuvettes (engraving) by French School

Vue de l atelier des travaux au moment de la verification des pierres dans les chantiers de l ile de Brehat (engraving)
3644359 Vue de l atelier des travaux au moment de la verification des pierres dans les chantiers de l ile de Brehat (engraving) by French School

Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving)
3640410 Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase en argent repousse)

Jealousy erects a fortress, from the Roman de la Rose (gouache on parchment)
BOO73672 Jealousy erects a fortress, from the Roman de la Rose (gouache on parchment) by French School, (16th century); 21.7x14.6 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Building the convent at Syon, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns
DON269978 Building the convent at Syon, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns, compiled in Lisbon in the early 17th century (vellum) by Portuguese School

Ms 55 t f. 111v Nimrod Overseeing the Building of the Tower of Babel
XIR169156 Ms 55 t f.111v Nimrod Overseeing the Building of the Tower of Babel, from La Cite de Dieu by St. Augustine, translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 17 Sultan Omar Initiates the Reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem
BNP159909 Ms Fr 2629 fol.17 Sultan Omar Initiates the Reconstruction of the Temple of Jerusalem, from the Histoire de la conquete de Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle
963052 L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle, communique par M Albert Lenoir (engraving) by French School

Teruel, aqueduct of the arches, begun in 1537 by Quinto Pierres Vedel

CXV La Paix et L Abondance Agathe Traite des
CXV. La Paix et L Abondance. Agathe. Traite des Pierres Gravees, Bouchardon, Edme, 1698-1762, Mariette, Pierre Jean, 1694-1774, Soubeyran, Pierre, 1709-1775, Engraving, 1750, Plate 115

LVI Hygieia ou La Sante Agathe-Onyx Traite des
LVI. Hygieia ou La Sante. Agathe-Onyx. Traite des Pierres Gravees, Bouchardon, Edme, 1698-1762, Mariette, Pierre Jean, 1694-1774, Soubeyran, Pierre, 1709-1775, Engraving, 1750, Plate 56

Head lion Description des pierres gravees du
Head of a lion, Description des pierres gravees du feu Baron de Stosch: dediee a son eminence Monseigneur le cardinal Alexandre Albani, Schweickart, Johann Adam, German, 1722-1787, Winckelmann

The Channel Islands - Greve Le Lecq - Looking down onto bay, beach, houses Cow in foreground. Part of Box 234 Boswell Collection - The Channel Islands Les Pierres de Lecq (J貲 iais)

Rue des Pierres, Bruges, Belgium
Rue des Pierres (Stone Street), Bruges, Belgium, with the famous Belfry Tower at the far end. Date: circa 1900

Wine Room, Pierres Restaurant, New York City, USA
Wine Room, Pierres Restaurant, East 53rd Street, New York City, USA, offering French cuisine. circa 1950s

Vignette Head Bacchus Cornelian Tome I Page 242
Artokoloro

Vignette Medal depicting Harpocrate Lotus Flowers
Artokoloro

Vignette Coin Cloud Roses left Doves Right Tome I
Artokoloro

Tailleurs de pierres e Jerusalem. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Stoneworking
French stoneworkers (tailleurs de pierres) at work Date: circa 1845

Pierres-Sottes
Les PIERRES-SOTTES [also known as pierres caillasses - rocks in Berry, Central France, popularly supposed to be animated

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"Pierres: A Glimpse into the Timeless Beauty and Significance" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of pierres, as depicted through a series of engravings. From the majestic cloister stones at Treves Cathedral to the intricate dry stone walls supporting a soft terrain, these images unveil the remarkable craftsmanship that has shaped our history. Witness an awe-inspiring historical and religious pageant held in Bruges, Belgium, commemorating Blessed Charles the Good, where grandeur meets spirituality. Delve deeper into medieval times with a facsimile of stones placed at Sainte-Catherine du Val des Escoliers in 1376 - preserved since 1877 at Saint-Denis. These engravings transport us to Charlemagne's era when he oversaw the construction of Aix La Chapelle Church, leaving an indelible mark on architectural marvels. Venturing further afield, discover Celtic stones near Camaret in Finistere - remnants of ancient civilizations etched by time itself. Marvel at how trenches were meticulously carved through compact terrains supported by permeable layers and fortified with dry stone walls adorned with basins for drainage purposes. Intriguingly, glimpse inside Brehat Island's workshop where diligent craftsmen verify each stone before its placement - ensuring perfection down to every detail. Admire an exquisite silver vase embellished with precious gemstones skillfully crafted by M Froment-Meurice; it serves as a testament to human artistry intertwined with nature's treasures. Lastly, explore artistic expressions depicting jealousy erecting fortresses or witness Syon Nuns building their convent during their peregrinations - tales woven within gouache paintings on parchment that offer glimpses into human emotions and spiritual journeys. Through these engravings and artworks spanning various eras and cultures, we are reminded of pierres' enduring significance – not merely as building materials but as vessels of history, spirituality, and human ingenuity.