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)
ortede Paris at Lille (1690) and the Porte de Brisach at Belfort (1687)are examples of other forms of gate treatment. As an example of bridgedesign, the PontRoyal in Paris, byJacques II. Gabrieland J. H. Mansart(1685), is a worthyrival to the earlierPont Neuf. The Invalides,&c.—Another… … 326 RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE IN FRANCE. from the design of Liberal Bruand, and is clearly and practicallyplanned round sixteen rectangular courts. It is chiefly remarkable forthe manner in which an effect of grandeur is obtained by plain masses,with ornament reduced to a minimum. The central court…
