The architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 (1911)
mass, thus formed, is balanced in the wings byvarious devices. Towards the river (Fig. 260) they have an importantdormer above and a columnar portico below. Towards the court(Fig. 272) the upper storey is emphasised by a pediment over an archedrecess, and the lower by a projecting porch, planned… … 274. Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte, by L. Le Vau {c. 1656-60): Garden Front.
