Gezicht op de Cour de la Fontaine van het paleis van Fontainebleau by Jan Lamsvelt

Gezicht op de Cour de la Fontaine van het paleis van Fontainebleau 1726 - 1743

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Jan Lamsvelt

1674 - 1743

Location

Rijksmuseum
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Artwork details

Medium
print, engraving
Dimensions
height 177 mm, width 204 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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baroque

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print

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landscape

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perspective

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cityscape

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genre-painting

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engraving

About this artwork

Jan Lamsvelt created this print of the Cour de la Fontaine at Fontainebleau. The composition orchestrates architectural elements, garden features, and human figures into a coherent visual narrative. Lamsvelt uses the Cour's architecture to divide the pictorial space into distinct zones. The foreground is marked by a balustrade and arched substructure, setting the stage for the garden. Then, the fountain serves as a focal point, drawing the eye towards the palace, which acts as the backdrop. This arrangement is not merely representational; it is a careful manipulation of perspective. The figures in the garden are strategically placed to guide the viewer’s gaze, creating a sense of depth. The linear quality of the garden paths and the sharp lines of the architecture contrast with the organic forms of the trees and the fountain's water, creating a visual tension. The print offers a glimpse into the cultural values of the time. The formality of the garden and the structured composition reflect a desire for order. We see the aesthetic and philosophical concerns through the lens of visual order.

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