Plattegronden van de kathedralen van Metz, Rouen, Orléans en Amiens c. 1850

Pierre Cuypers, a prominent Dutch architect, created a series of drawings depicting the floor plans of four renowned cathedrals: Metz, Rouen, Orléans, and Amiens. This drawing, from around 1850, showcases the architectural intricacies of these Gothic masterpieces. The detailed and precise rendering allows viewers to appreciate the grand scale and complex layout of each cathedral, providing a fascinating glimpse into their design and construction. Cuypers’s fascination with architectural history and his dedication to preserving Gothic architecture are evident in these meticulously crafted plans.