Elevation of the Pompe de la Samaritaine, Paris 1708 - 1719

"Elevation of the Pompe de la Samaritaine, Paris" is a pen and ink drawing by French architect Robert de Cotte, created between 1708 and 1719. This architectural design, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the grandeur of Parisian Baroque architecture. The drawing depicts the facade of a building with a prominent clock, decorative elements, and classical architectural features. The elaborate design, including a large clock, two windows on each side, and a prominent decorative element at the center, likely represented a public building or a grand residence. De Cotte, known for his work on the Palace of Versailles, employed his expertise in architectural design to create this striking elevation.