Rouen Cathedral 1824

Editor: This etching depicts the Rouen Cathedral, created by John Coney. The detail is incredible, especially on the facade. It’s so intricate! What strikes you about it? Curator: It speaks to the intertwined nature of religious power and urban life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Consider how the cathedral's imposing presence dominates the architecture around it. What does that tell us about the social and political landscape of the time? Editor: So, it's not just about the artistry, but also about the power structures it represents? Curator: Precisely. And how those structures shaped the very fabric of daily life. Food for thought, isn’t it?