4725 Jean-François Daumont – Perspective View of the Royal Palace of La Zarzuela near Madrid, Spain – Hand-Coloured Optical Etching (c.1775)
This finely executed hand-coloured etching offers an optical view (vue d’optique) of the Royal Palace of La Zarzuela (Palais Royal de la Sarcuela), a countryside residence of the Spanish monarch located near Madrid. The composition captures the harmonious blend of baroque architecture and landscaped terraces, with the palace set against a mountainous backdrop that emphasizes its idyllic and elevated position. Figures in 18th-century attire populate the foreground, adding a sense of scale and courtly elegance.
Intended for use with a zograscope or peep-box, this perspective print was designed to create a three-dimensional illusion when backlit and viewed through a lens. It was published in Paris by Jean-François Daumont, one of the leading French engravers and print publishers specializing in vues d’optique during the mid-to-late 18th century. His workshop issued a wide range of views of royal palaces, notable European landmarks, and distant cities, catering to the Enlightenment fascination with geography, architecture, and visual spectacle.
These prints were typically hand-tinted in vivid colours to enhance their theatrical effect, and remain valued today for their artistic and documentary significance.
Artist or Maker: Jean-François Daumont
Dimensions: 28.3 cm x 44.9 cm
Medium: Hand-Coloured Etching
Date: c.1775
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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