Voute Collection
"Exploring the Magnificent World of Voute: From Engravings to Photographs" Step into the enchanting world of voute
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"Exploring the Magnificent World of Voute: From Engravings to Photographs" Step into the enchanting world of voute, where architectural wonders and artistic masterpieces await. This captivating collection showcases various depictions of voutes, also known as vaults, from different periods in history. Transport yourself back to 1770 with an exquisite engraving depicting the Passage voute under the Petit Chatelet, a hidden gem connecting Rue Saint-Jacques and Petit-Pont. The delicate watercolor rendering by M le baron Pichon brings this historical site to life. Discover the meticulous construction process through detailed engravings. One depicts the method of excavation and building sturdy supports for the vault's feet using a grand section approach. Another showcases how these magnificent structures were meticulously crafted section by section. Marvel at a stunning photo capturing every intricate detail of the vault from Notre-Dame's Chapel of the Virgin. The craftsmanship is truly awe-inspiring, showcasing both skill and devotion. Travel along Quai de Gevres in 1773 through Hubert Robert's vivid aquatint engraving, which immortalizes its majestic voute. Let your imagination wander as you picture strolling beneath its arches during that era. Witness medical history unfold with a color lithograph illustrating a fractured cranial vault caused by blunt force trauma—an intriguing reminder that even our bodies possess their own unique form of voute. Immerse yourself in Parisian charm with an engraving capturing Pompe Notre-Dame viewed from atop Quai de Gevres in 1861—a breathtaking perspective that reveals not only architectural beauty but also glimpses into daily life during that time period. Admire ornate decorations adorning the ceiling vaults at Petit Chatelet during Louis XIII's entrance in 1628—an extraordinary moment preserved forever thanks to M Bonnardot's historic engraving. Experience cinematic magic with scenes from the French film La Cle de Voute, released in 1925.