Le Couvent des Feuillants | Framed Engraving of Paris

This architectural view shows the Feuillants convent on the Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. Tiny figures at the foot of the church give a sense of its scale, while an elaborate printed border frames the scene. The French caption records the convent’s founding under Henri III in 1587 and its later rebuilding with the support of Marie de’ Medici.

Details

• Subject — Feuillants convent and church, Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris
• Medium — Engraving on paper with an ornamental printed border
• Attribution — The Musée Carnavalet attributes the view to Jean Marot. The printed imprint names Mariette in Paris.
• Era — 17th-century composition, with the date of this impression unconfirmed
• Condition — Good overall, with visible paper toning, scattered spotting, and light frame wear

Measurements: 14" W x 9.5" H x 0.5" D