Gezicht op het amfitheater op het Place Dauphine te Parijs by Jean (I) Marot

Gezicht op het amfitheater op het Place Dauphine te Parijs 1662

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architectural sketch

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pen drawing

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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pen-ink sketch

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square

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pen work

"Gezicht op het amfitheater op het Place Dauphine te Parijs" (View of the Amphitheater on the Place Dauphine in Paris) is a 1662 etching by Jean Marot depicting the Place Dauphine, a square in Paris with a central amphitheater. The etching showcases the architectural details of the surrounding buildings with a focus on the central structure. Marot, a renowned French architect and engraver, captured the grandeur of the square, emphasizing the symmetry and classical elements of the design. The scene includes a gathering of people within the amphitheater, offering a glimpse into the social life of the city. This etching, showcasing the urban development of 17th century Paris, is a valuable document of architectural history.

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