Vue et perspective du Château de Versailles, de dedans l'anti-cour
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Vue et perspective du Château de Versailles, de dedans l'anti-cour is a 1664 by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a busy courtyard in front of a grand palace. The building has tall windows, columns, and a bridge over a canal. In the courtyard, many people walk, some ride horses, and others drive carriages pulled by horses. The sky is light with a few clouds, and the ground looks wet or muddy. The artist focused on showing how big and detailed the palace was, with lots of tiny figures to give a sense of scale. This was made in 1664 for someone who wanted to show off the palace’s grandeur. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how artists used drama and detail to show power.
