Developpement d'une autre Porte Corinthienne
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-451-42
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-François de Neuff (1714–179) was a Flemish artist whose 1768 print *Developpement d'une autre Porte Corinth* captures an architectural study of a Corinthian-style doorway or portal. The title meaning “Development of Another Corinthian Door,” points to a detailed elevation or unfolding of classical design elements, typical of 18th-century printed works that blended artistry with practical instruction. Prints of this kind played a vital role in sharing architectural ideas across Europe during a period of renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman forms. The ornate Corinthian order, known ...