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French Renaissance wall painting, polychrome painted sculpture, weaving and book covers, (1898)
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French Renaissance wall painting, polychrome painted sculpture, weaving and book covers, (1898)
French Renaissance wall painting, polychrome painted sculpture, weaving and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Painted frieze on both sides of a chimney in the Hotel d Aluie at Blois, style of Louis XII, 1st half of the 16th century. Figs 2: Wood-carved panel from the Castle at Gaillon, style Louis XII, 1st half of the 16th century. Figs 3 and 4: Carved and painted girder-panels on a ceiling in Assize-court at Dijon, style of Francois I XII, 1st half of the 16th century. Fig 5: Carved and painted ceiling-panel from the Diana-chamber in the Castle at Anet, style of Henri II, mid 16th century. Figs 6 and 7: French-book-covers, 2nd half of the 16th century. Figs 8: Painted wall-panel in the library of the arsenal at Paris, style of Henri IV - Louis XIII, 1st half of the 17th century. Fig 9: Painted wall-frieze from the Castle at Fontainebleau, style of Louis XIII, 1st half of the 17th century. Figs 10 and 11: Painted stucco-friezes from the Galerie d Apollon in the Louvre at Paris (by Berain [Jean Berain]), style of Louis XIV, 2nd half of the 17th century. Fig 12: Border from a Gobelin [tapestry] (by [Charles] le Brun), style of Louis XIV, 2nd half of the 17th century. Plate 65 from " The Historic Styles of Ornament" translated from the German of H. Dolmetsch. [B.T. Batford, London, 1898]
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This print showcases a stunning array of French Renaissance art and craftsmanship. The image captures various forms of artistic expression, including wall paintings, polychrome painted sculptures, weaving, and book covers. Each piece represents a different period within the Renaissance era. Figures 1 to 4 highlight the exquisite woodwork and intricate detailing prevalent during the reigns of Louis XII and Francois I in the first half of the 16th century. From painted friezes on chimneys to carved girder-panels on ceilings, these pieces demonstrate the mastery of craftsmen from that time. Moving forward in history, Fig 5 displays a remarkable ceiling-panel from the mid-16th century Diana-chamber in Anet Castle. Its carved and painted design reflects the style popularized by Henri II. Figs 6 to 9 showcase French-book-covers as well as painted wall panels and friezes from libraries and castles dating back to Louis XIII's reign in the early 17th century. These works exhibit an evolution in style while still maintaining elements reminiscent of earlier periods. The final figures (10 to 12) feature stucco-friezes from Galerie d'Apollon at Louvre Palace during Louis XIV's rule. These intricately detailed stucco designs were created by Jean Berain and exemplify the opulence associated with this period. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into France's rich artistic heritage during different stages of its Renaissance era. It serves as a testament to both skilled artisans who crafted these masterpieces centuries ago and their enduring beauty that continues to captivate viewers today.
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