The Royal Hospital of Bicestre
1727
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Jacques Rigaud
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Royal Hospital of Bicestre is a 1727 by Jacques Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a long, grand building with lots of windows and a sloped roof. In front, there’s a courtyard with neatly trimmed bushes, paths, and a few small statues. People walk around, some near a gate at the bottom center. Trees line the edges, and the sky above is light with wispy clouds. The title says it’s the "Royal Hospital of Bicêtre," which sounds like a big, official place. The drawing looks very precise, like it was made to show exactly how the building and gardens were laid out. If you like this kind of detailed architectural drawing, check out the Baroque movement.
Jacques Rigaud (1680–1754) was a French artist, born in Puyloubier.
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