Grafmonument in de vorm van een tempietto 1629 - 1716

Jean Marot I created this print of a tomb monument in the form of a tempietto in the 17th century. Tempiettos, small temple-like structures, often featured in garden architecture, were associated with memorial sites and evoked classical ideals of virtue. This French print offers a glimpse into the social and cultural values of the time, particularly concerning death and remembrance. The monument's design, adorned with classical figures, may reflect the patron's desire to associate with the prestige of antiquity, a common practice among the elite. This style can also be considered through the lens of the French Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, founded in 1648, which prescribed classical styles. To fully appreciate this print, we can consult period architectural treatises, estate inventories, and funerary records. These resources may reveal much about the patron’s social class, political leanings, and their relationship to institutions of artistic production. These factors shaped the monument’s design and its public role.