Plan du premier Estage de l’Hostel de Monsieur Tubeuf

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**Plan du premier Etage de l'Hostel de Monsieur Tubeuf***Jean Marot (French, 1619–1679), ca. 1635–ca. 1660, Print* This intricate print by Jean Marot captures the first-floor plan of the Hôtel de Monsieur Tubeuf, grand Parisian hôtel particulier built in the early 17th century.ot, a pioneering French engraver and architect, specialized in detailed architectural views that documented the opulent residences of the French nobility during the reigns of Louis XIII and the Louis XIV. His work bridged the late Renaissance and emerging Baroque styles, showcasing symmetrical layouts, grand salons, and private chambers that reflected the era's emphasis on classical harmony and social hierarchy. As a print medium, this piece exemplifies Marot's mastery of etching and engraving techniques, allowing precise reproduction of architectural plans for architects, builders, and collectors across Europe. These prints were more than technical drawings—they popularized French design innovations, influencing the spread of absolutist grandeur seen later at Versailles. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, acquired through the Advisory Council, it offers a window into 17th-century urban luxury and the Tubeuf hôtel's role in Parisian cultural life, now part of the historic Institut de France site. (198 words)