View into the Court of the Lions at the Alhambra
1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View into the Court of the Lions at the Alhambra is a 1664 ink by Louis Meunier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a grand courtyard with tall arches, columns, and a central fountain. People walk around the edges, some in groups, others alone. The buildings have slanted roofs and small windows, and the whole scene looks like a mix of stone and shadows. The text at the top calls it *"El Patio de los Leones"* (Court of the Lions), and the bottom says *"Cour des Lions a Grenade."* That’s a clue it’s a real place, not just made up. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
