Paris, CHURCH OF SAINT EUSTACHE Gothic Architecture ~ 1865 Art Print Engraving

Description: CHURCH OF ST. EUSTACHE, PARIS Artist: T. Allom ____________ Engraver: T. Turnbull Note: the title in the table above is printed below the engraving CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE ANTIQUE VIEWS OF EUROPE LIKE THIS ONE!! AN ANTIQUE STEEL ENGRAVING MADE IN THE 1860s !! ITEM IS OVER 130 YEARS OLD! VERY OLD WORLD! INCREDIBLE DETAIL! Saint Eustache Cathedral has its origins in a church dedicated to Saint Agnes. This was true until the 16th century when, in 1532, Jean de la Barre, the mayor of Paris began work on what is now Saint Eustache Cathedral. The reason for the beginning of this work was because it had become necessary to enlarge the town square. The work was discontinued during the religious wars, and was not begun again until 1624. The church is 105 meters long by 43 meters. The exterior of the church is very ornate and beautiful and has a gothic architecture like Notre Dame. Its principal characteristics are its pillars and arches and its choir. The church distinguishes itself by the variety of its architecture: The interior is gothic, but the decor itself is done in Renaissance style. Several famous people are buried within its walls, such as Molière, Richelieu, and the marquise de Pompadour. On the exterior of the church, one finds numerous gargoyles, which makes the architecture particularly admirable. FROM THE ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: The churches of Paris are very numerous, and there are few of them that do not offer some point of attraction to the stranger. The arts employed in their embellishment are usually effective, but we think, after seeing several of them, it may, with some, be open to doubt, whether so much decorative materialism really affects the mind in such a manner as to direct it upwards to the Fountain of all Good. Speaking for ourselves, we think not. In our own case, we found ourselves more frequently lost in admiration of the skill of the artists who produced such works, than in meditation on the attributes of Him who created the artists. This might arise from a deficiency in our own idiosyncrasy or mental constitution; but whether or not, we speak truly. The great defect in these churches, as religious edifices, seems to us to be, their having so much that is beautiful and tangible to be seen, that it prevents the mind from realising the presence of the intangible Unseen. In a Paris church we do not realise the lofty, solemn idea of being in a "hallowed fane." We do not feel ourselves in a sacred place, but in a beautiful building, adorned with gaily-coloured frescoes, fine statuary, and rich carving, artistically set-off with the well-disposed accessories of paint and gold. This is what we feel; and it is in the midst of reflections of this kind that we enter the church of St. Eustache, on the Place of the Hallos Gentrales, and find them strengthened by what we here behold. This, after Notre Dame, is the largest church in Paris. Here would be architectural grandeur and solemnity without the pictures, the statuary, the paint, and the gilt. With these the solemnity is lost, and gaiety usurps its place. But this is characteristic of the people among whom we are sojourning. "Away with serious thoughts," seems to be the grand text, upon which the manner in which their lives are passed is a striking comment. Many persons of celebrity are interred in this church, among whom may be mentioned the great Golbert, whose mausoleum of black marble is one of the most striking works of art within its walls. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Thomas Allom (1804-1872) was born in London, England on 13th March 1804. He was articled to Francis Goodwin, an architect in 1819. He was to become a founder member of the R.I.B.A. (Royal Institute of British Architects - which is still the premier institution today). He is best know for his topographical drawings, so many of which were engraved on steel & appeared in many of the travel books of the time. He travelled extensively, not just in the UK & Europe, but further afield, covering such countries as Turkey & China. Collections of his work can be found in the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. SIZE: Image size is 5 inches by 7 inches. Print size is 9 1/2 inches by 12 1/2 inches including white borders. CONDITION: Condition is excellent. Bright and clean. Blank on reverse. SHIPPING: Buyers to pay shipping/handling, domestic orders receives priority mail, international orders receive regular mail. We pack properly to protect your item! Please note: the terms used in our auctions for engraving, heliogravure, lithograph, print, plate, photogravure etc. are ALL prints on paper, NOT blocks of steel or wood. "ENGRAVINGS", the term commonly used for these paper prints, were the most common method in the 1700s and 1800s for illustrating old books, and these paper prints or "engravings" were inserted into the book with a tissue guard frontis, usually on much thicker quality rag stock paper, although many were also printed and issued as loose stand alone prints. So this auction is for an antique paper print(s), probably from an old book, of very high quality and usually on very thick rag stock paper. EXTREMELY RARE IN THIS EXCELLENT CONDITION!

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: New Providence, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-02-08T22:10:16.000Z

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