# Exterior view [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [MANSART, François]() - Date: 1601-1650 - Technique: Photo ## Commentary Château de Maisons is a prime example of French Baroque architecture and a reference point in the history of French architecture. Of particular note is the emphasis on the roof through the use of steeply rising surfaces and high chimneys which are reminiscent of sixteenth-century architecture; in addition, typical of the French château, the added wings and pavilions are evidenced by the roof structure. The eighteenth century is heralded by the elegance of the vestibule, which remains classical in format. The picture shows the garden front looking south-east. ## Related artworks - [Aerial view]() - [Aerial view]() - [Château de Berny]() - [Château de Berny]() - [Château de Berny]() - [Church and Convent of the Feuillants, Paris]() - [Elevation of the Hôtel Carnavalet, Paris]() - [Exterior view]() - [Exterior view]() - [Exterior view]() - [Exterior view]() - [Exterior view]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()