Vue des Ecuries de Versailles Prise de la Seconde Grille
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jean-Baptiste Rigaud
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vue des Ecuries de Versailles Prise de la Seconde Grille is a 1746 ink by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a busy courtyard at Versailles, packed with people, carriages, and horses. On the left and right sides, grand buildings with tall windows frame the scene. In the center, a long, low stable building stretches across the background, with a wide bridge crossing in front of it. The sky above is dramatic, with thick, swirling clouds. The title at the bottom tells us this is a view of the stables at Versailles, taken from the second gate. The crowd of people suggests this was a popular spot—maybe for visitors or workers. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like Rigaud created such fine details.
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud (1681–1812) was an artist.
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