Pose de la premiere pierre de la nouvelle eglise Sainte-Genevieve 1766

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin's "Pose de la premiere pierre de la nouvelle eglise Sainte-Genevieve" (1766) is an etching depicting the laying of the cornerstone for the new Church of Saint Genevieve in Paris. The scene is depicted through an oval frame, which contains a procession of figures, including King Louis XV. This artwork provides valuable insight into the ceremonial aspects of the construction of a significant Parisian landmark in the 18th century. The etching serves as a visual record of the event, capturing the grandeur of the ceremony and the architectural aspirations of the time.