Who painted The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux?

The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux was painted by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau in 1550.

Where can I see The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux?

The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux?

The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux?

Museum-quality prints of The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux

Jacques Androuet du Cerceau , 1550

The "Palais Tutelle" near Bordeaux is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The drawing titled “Palais Tutelle” depicts a structure situated close to Bordeaux.

Inscription: Inscribed:in unknown hand, across top: palais tutelle de bordeaux

About this work

Overview

The drawing titled “Palais Tutelle” depicts a structure situated close to Bordeaux. Executed in 1550, it is attributed to the French architect and draughtsman Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Rendered with pen and brown ink, the image is enhanced by a brown wash applied to laid paper, presenting a monochromatic study of the building’s form.

Technique & Style

Du Cerceau employed a combination of fine pen lines and broader ink washes to convey depth and texture. The use of laid paper, with its characteristic ribbed surface, contributes subtle tonal variation, while the brown wash unifies the composition, reflecting the Renaissance practice of detailed architectural rendering in a restrained palette.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑16th century, the drawing forms part of du Cerceau’s extensive portfolio of architectural studies. Though its original purpose remains unclear, the work has been preserved as a representative example of his documentation of French edifices, and it now resides within a collection of historical drawings, catalogued under its French title.