de La Gardette

de La Gardette was a French engraver who specialized in architectural drawings. This etching depicts a triumphal arch in the style of the French Baroque, with ornate ornamentation and classical columns. The inscription reveals the arch was built for the "Throne of St. Antoine in 1670" from designs by Claude Perrault. It highlights the architectural trends of 17th-century France and the important role of engravers in disseminating architectural designs.