Gezicht op de noordelijke façade van de kapel van Sorbonne 1642 - 1679

Jean Marot's print, "Gezicht op de noordelijke façade van de kapel van Sorbonne", presents us with a meticulously rendered architectural elevation. Notice how the play of light and shadow across the stone surfaces creates a tangible sense of depth and volume. The architectural plan floats ethereally above the building, offering a ghostly double of the façade below. Marot’s work participates in a larger cultural interest in the representation of space and power. This print is not merely a depiction but an assertion of control through visual means. The rigid symmetry and careful articulation of architectural elements speak to a desire for order. The print itself functions as a sign, signifying the chapel's importance within the urban fabric of Paris. Consider the lines that define the chapel's form, each precisely rendered. They create a sense of stability and permanence which are integral to how architecture communicates authority. This print captures a moment in the ongoing dialogue between art, architecture, and the construction of cultural meaning.