DISCOVERART

François Boucher|Johann Georg Hertel

Architecture

18th century
Etching and engraving
21.5 × 30.6 cm (8.5 × 12 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by François Boucher|Johann Georg Hertel

The Forges of Vulcan, from Book of CartouchesThe Forges of Vulcan, from Book of CartouchesFrontispiece for Book of CartouchesFrontispiece for Book of CartouchesThe Ark of the Covenant, from Book of CartouchesThe Ark of the Covenant, from Book of CartouchesA Landscape with a Home and Three Men on a BridgeA Landscape with a Home and Three Men on a Bridge

More like this

ArchitectureLouis Félix de La Rue|François Boucher — ArchitectureSculptureLouis Félix de La Rue|François Boucher — SculptureMusicLouis Félix de La Rue|François Boucher — MusicThree Cupids with Military TrophiesLouis Félix de La Rue|François Boucher — Three Cupids with MBoy Sketching RuinsCharles Hutin — Boy Sketching RuinsAllegory of GeometryHans Krumpper — Allegory of GeometryThree Cupids, Two Playing Music, One Holding Palm LeavesLouis Félix de La Rue|François Boucher — Three Cupids, Two PAllegory in Honor of Anne of AustriaClaude Mellan — Allegory in Honor of Anne of AustriaPlate 1: two children sitting on the ground, the child on the right drawing while the child on the left holding the album, the title page from 'The Book for Learning to Draw' (Livre pour apprendre à dessiner)Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet|Monsieur Malier — Plate 1Preliminary Design for Monument to John Gay the PoetJohn Michael Rysbrack — Preliminary Design for Monument to JFrontispieceFrançois Boucher|Jacques Gabriel Huquier — FrontispieceFrontispieceFrançois Boucher|Pierre Alexandre Aveline|Gabriel Huquier —