The Chateau of Saint Ouen
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a large, symmetrical building with a long row of windows and a central entrance. The building is surrounded by trees and a wall, with people and animals in the foreground. In the foreground, people are working or riding horses, while animals graze in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist, Jacques Rigaud, was a French painter who worked during the Baroque period. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.