Description de la chapelle du chasteau de Versailles, et des ouvrages de sculpture et de peinture 1711

This book, *Description de la chapelle du chasteau de Versailles*, was compiled in 1699 by André Félibien. Flipping through its pages, one finds a fascinating interplay of text and image, a structured layout directing the reader's experience. The visual organization of this book reveals much about the intentions behind it. The engraving of the chapel stands in stark contrast to the dense columns of text beside it. The visual language of the building, depicted in the upper right corner, serves as a kind of emblem. The description is not merely informative, but functions semiotically, directing the reader's gaze and understanding. This interplay creates a dynamic tension, where the verbal and the visual are always negotiating meaning. As an object, this book reflects a commitment to order, to rational arrangement, and to the power of art.