Muur met een beeld van Jupiter in de wijngaard van Sint-Jan van Lateranen 1636 - 1647

Valérien Regnard made this drawing of a wall with a statue of Jupiter in the vineyard of Sint-Jan van Lateranen, sometime in the 17th century. It is an ink drawing on paper, a traditional medium for architectural renderings at the time. The drawing's crisp lines give us a sense of the physical structure, the repetition of columns and niches suggesting a controlled and organized space. Regnard's technique, focused on precision, emphasizes the importance of careful planning and skilled craftsmanship. Consider that producing ink in the 17th century would have been laborious, involving the grinding and mixing of pigments, and the preparation of the paper. The status of Jupiter suggests the importance of classical forms in the architecture of the period. It is a fascinating combination of art, landscape, and social status. It is not just a drawing, but a record of creative labor, and of the values attached to the built environment.