Two entrances in half-elevation: (left) round-headed rusticated entrance with Doric pilaster and frieze, broken triangular pediment enclosing tablet with curved pediment; (right) entrance with steps, broken pediment supported by male figure
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA125191 |
| Architect/Designer | Androuet du Cerceau, Jacques (fl. 1549-1584)
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| Artist/Photographer | Gentilhatre, Jacques (b. 1578)
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| Country | France |
| Subject Date | 1549 |
| Image Date | 1600 |
| View | Exterior |
| Style | Renaissance |
| Medium | Drawing |
| Library Reference | VOS/231 f.50v |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Colour |
| Credit |
RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The drawing at the right is directly copied from one in the album of ‘Architectural and other designs’ by Jacques I Androuet du Cerceau (B3 025 A06) in the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York.This curious figure occurs in the Hotel de Vieux Raisin, Toulouse.
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Subject tags
entrances, decorative stonework