Yesterday I posted a photo of the Renaissance façade of Hôtel de Grouïn in Tours. Here is a close-up of the acanthus ornaments that decorate the façade. The acanthus with its large, luxuriant leaves, is one of the most common plant forms to make foliage ornament and decoration. In about 1500, it replaced the ornamental cabbage leaves that were highly appreciated …
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A Renaissance Façade in Tours – Une façade renaissance à Tours
The last time we were in Tours, this beautiful Renaissance façade, sculpted in 1510, was undergoing restauration. I love the fact that the signs on the gate in front explain the symbolism of the sculptures so I’m going to post details in several posts to share it with you. La dernière fois que nous étions à …
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