Artwork
Les Trois Fontaines
Les Trois Fontaines is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste Rigaud. It dates from 1746 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Les Trois Fontaines is a print created by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud in 1746, combining etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three ornate fountains arranged in a line within a park, with long shadows indicating late afternoon. The composition is characterized by precise lines and balanced spaces, reflecting the artist's architectural background.
Technique & Style
Rigaud employed drypoint to create subtle texture through tiny dots that interact with light. The detailed rendering of foliage and water ripples showcases his skill with the needle.
History & Provenance
Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, trained as an architect before pursuing art, brought a unique perspective to his work as a printmaker.
Artist & collection
Vue du Chateau et d'une Partie de la Ville deVersailles
Vue Prise de la grande avenue entre les deux Ecuries
L'Obelisque
Vue du Chateau de Versailles Prise du Cote dela Terrasse vis a vis la Chapelle
Les Domes
Le Bassin d'Encelade
Vue des Ecuries de Versailles Prise de la Seconde Grille
Vue Particuliere de la Chapelle du Chateau deVersailles
Pool of the Muses at Marli
Vue du Bassin de Latone Prise du Bord de la Terrasse du Chateau
L'Isle Royalle
The Theatre of Water (Le Théâtre d'Eau)
Vue du Bassin de Neptune dans le Jardin de Versailles
The Fountains of Rome (Le fontane di Roma), Book IV, plate 7: Fountain of the Tiburtine Sibyl (Fontana della Sibilla Tiburtina)
Les Bains d'Apollon
L'Arc de Triomphe