May I introduce you to Jules Hardouin-Mansart, a household name in Versailles? This here is his bust in Notre-Dame church which he built. He was one of the greatest architects in 17th and 18th century Europe, Louis the 14th's favourite and we owe him many a fine building not only in Versailles which he shaped, but also in Paris and elsewhere in France. You can read more about him by clicking here.--------------------
Puis-je vous présenter Jules Hardouin-Mansart ? Ceci est son buste dans l'église Notre-Dame dont il fut l'architecte. On lui doit une bonne partie du Versailles actuel, mais aussi tant d'autres chef-d'oeuvres un peu partout en France, en particulier Saint-Louis des Invalides. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, c'est par ici.
Et les toits à la Mansard?
ReplyDelete@alice : on va y venir... ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful glass in the background. I read he built the Grand Trianon, a wonderful building to tour.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand man!
ReplyDeleteThe French are amazing! This man must have been amazing. Versailles, the churches, the sculptures, the art, the statues, all of it, amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful windows, too.
Mansard was a great artist. This is a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wealth of little treasures could be found in the details there. One day when I'm in the right mood I take it all in at places with history etc
ReplyDeleteThank you for the introduction.
ReplyDeleteWhat a city!
Fantastic composition! Well done!
ReplyDeleteVersailles must have many beautiful churches with colourful stained glass.
ReplyDeleteL'homme et son buste sont imposants!!!
ReplyDeleteThe stained glass in the photo is gorgeous. I had not heard of Mansart before; I'm glad he is from your (almost) hometown.
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