Mansart Collection

LE BRUN, CHARLES (1619-1690)
Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690); HARDOUIN-MANSART, Jules (1646-1708). Palace of Versailles. Decorated by Charles Le Brun. FRANCE

Portrait of Jules Hardouin Mansart (oil on canvas)
YOU940234 Portrait of Jules Hardouin Mansart (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Palace and Terrace at Versailles, c. 1825-35 (oil on panel)
CTS407269 The Palace and Terrace at Versailles, c.1825-35 (oil on panel) by Cowen, William (1791-1864); 22.5x51.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Hotel de la Vrilliere, Paris (engraving)
473302 Hotel de la Vrilliere, Paris (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Place Vendome, Paris, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5042974 Place Vendome, Paris, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built by Mansart on the orders of Louis XIV)

Demolition of the Chateau of Meudon, 1806 (oil on canvas)
3492933 Demolition of the Chateau of Meudon, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 113.3x146 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Paris. - La Place Vendome. - LL, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Paris. - La Place Vendome. - LL, c1910. Architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansar with original Vendome column erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz; it was torn down on 16 May

Les Invalides, Paris, France. The church at Les Invalides was designed by Liberal Bruant and Jules Hardouin Mansart and built in 1679

Les Invalides from the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France. The church at Les Invalides was designed by Liberal Bruant and Jules Hardouin Mansart and built in 1679

Portrait of Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1701). Artist: Troy, Francois, de (1645-1730)
Portrait of Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1701). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Chateau de Marly, France, 1722 (1882-1884). Marly was built for Louis XIV as a smaller retreat from his grand palace at Versailles

Paris, France - Eglise du Val de Grace. Date: 1830

Paris, France - Eglise Saint Roch. Date: 1829

Paris, France - Eglise des Invalides. Date: 1855

Paris, France - Chapelle des Invalides. Date: 1829

Paris, France - Dome des Invalides. Date: 1830

Paris, France - Invalides. Date: 1830

Paris, France - Hotel des Invalides, facade principale. Date: 1831

JULES HARDOUIN-MANSART (1646-1708). French architect. Lithograph, French, 19th century

FRANCOIS MANSART (1598-1666). French architect. Line engraving, French, 17th century

Nic. Francois Mansart
NICOLAS FRANCOIS MANSART French architect with one of the Perrault brothers, possibly the architect Claude Perrault. Mansart was important for establishing classicism in French baroque

Jules Hardouin Mansard
JULES HARDOUIN MANSARD (OR MANSART) French architect and great- nephew of Francois Mansart

Church Sainte-Marie
View down the Rue Saint Antoine showing the Temple de la Visitation Sainte-Marie built 1632-34 by Michel Villedo & designed by Francois Mansart & the bastille

Orangery, Versailles
Bird s-eye view of the finest building at Versailles: the Orangery built by Mansart, 1685 Plate from Vol.II page 95 of " Nouvelle Descriptions des Chateaux de Versailles

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"Mansart: A Legacy of Architectural Brilliance and Artistic Mastery" Step into the world of Mansart, where architectural genius meets artistic excellence. Jules Hardouin Mansart, a prominent figure in French architecture during the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Paris and beyond. In his portrait by Charles Le Brun, we catch a glimpse of Mansart's enigmatic personality. The oil on canvas captures his confident gaze and hints at the visionary mind behind iconic structures like The Palace and Terrace at Versailles. This masterpiece showcases Mansart's ability to blend grandeur with meticulous attention to detail. As we delve deeper into his legacy, we encounter Hotel de la Vrilliere in Paris through an enchanting engraving. Its intricate façade reflects Mansart's signature style - harmonious proportions combined with ornate embellishments that mesmerize all who behold it. Moving forward in time, Place Vendome emerges before our eyes through a captivating photochrom from c. 1900. This bustling square stands as a testament to Mansart's enduring influence on urban planning and design. Yet not all was preservation; history also witnessed demolition as depicted in "Demolition of the Chateau of Meudon. " Here, an oil painting from 1806 portrays the bittersweet fate that sometimes befalls even magnificent structures. Les Invalides rises majestically against the Parisian skyline – another triumph for Mansart's architectural prowess. From both Pont Alexandre III and within its hallowed halls, one cannot help but feel awe-inspired by its grandeur. Francois Troy immortalizes Jules Hardouin-Mansart once more through his exquisite portrait. Painted with finesse and reverence, this artwork serves as a reminder of Mansart's lasting impact on French architecture. The Chateau de Marly transports us back to France in 1722 when opulence knew no bounds.