Een blik in het theater van Besançon 1804

This 1804 drawing by French architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux depicts a giant eye with a theater reflected in its pupil. The work is a striking example of Ledoux's architectural vision, characterized by bold geometric forms and a fascination with the symbolic power of architecture. The eye, a symbol of perception and knowledge, suggests the importance of seeing and understanding the world through the lens of architecture. Ledoux's work is often classified as "Neoclassical" or "Revolutionary Classicism," reflecting his interest in the formal language of antiquity while exploring innovative ideas about urban planning and social reform.