Original etching by Pierre Aveline with the view of the Hall of Antiquities grove at Versailles, about 1687. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue de la Salle des Antiques a Versailles. It owes its name to the marble statues from the royal collection that flanked the basin.
Original etching by Pierre Aveline with the view of the Hall of Antiquities grove at Versailles, about 1687. Title engraved at the foot: Veüe et perspectiue de la Salle des Antiques a Versailles. It owes its name to the marble statues from the royal collection that flanked the basin.
Medium: Copper engraving (etching).
Artist and engraver: Pierre Aveline (Paris, 1656-1722).
Date: About 1687.
Source: Series of views of the royal palaces engraved by Aveline under royal privilege.
Dimensions: Plate mark 8.1 x 12.2 in (20.7 x 31.1 cm).
Condition: Laid down on another sheet. There is a restoration to the left side and the lower left corner, visible in the photograph, which slightly affects the image. Paper lightly toned.