Surugue Collection

Frontispice pour le "Tombeau de Guillaume III"
Frontispice pour le " Tombeau de Guillaume III" (Frontispiece for the Tomb of William III), from Tombeaux des Princes, des Grands Capitaines et autres Hommes illustres (Tombs of Princes)

Spring (Le Printemps), 1742-62 Creator: Simon Francois Ravenet
Spring (Le Printemps), 1742-62

Love Doctor (L amour medecin), ca. 1730-50. Creator: C. Mathey
Love Doctor (L amour medecin), ca. 1730-50

Saint Jerome seated by a tree looking up at a crucifix, a lion drinking water from a stream to his right, 1728

Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV of France, 18th century (1894). Artist: Pierre-Louis de Surugue
Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), mistress of King Louis XV of France, 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Two winged female figures shield Apotheosis Hercules
Two winged female figures with a shield, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue, Louis, (ca. 1686-1762), Etching, engraving, black-and-white, 1713-1719

Relief flanked figures Hercules hind Ceryneia
Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the hind of Ceryneia and the Erymanthean boar (above); Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the Cretan bull and a horse of Diomedes (below)

Relief flanked figures Hercules Cretan bull horse
Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the Cretan bull and a horse of Diomedes, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue, Louis, 1686-1762, Etching, engraving

Relief surmounted sphinxes flanked figures Hercules
Relief surmounted by sphinxes and flanked by figures of Hercules with Cerberus and an apple of the Hesperides, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733

Cornice flanked Bacchus Pan Apotheosis Hercules
Cornice flanked by Bacchus and Pan, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733, Surugue, Louis, 1686-1762, Etching, engraving, black-and-white, 1713

Trophee armes d Hercule grand escalier Versailles
Trophee des armes d Hercule dans le grand escalier de Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Coyzevox, Antoine, Le Brun

Vue coste droit grand escalier de Versailles
Vue du coste droit du grand escalier de Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue

Vue interieur du grand escalier de Versailles du cote de l entree, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles

Trophee armes de Minerve dans le grand escalier
Trophee des armes de Minerve dans le grand escalier de Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles

Vue coste gauche grand escalier Versailles
Vue du coste gauche du grand escalier de Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue

Valenciennes emporte d assaut Grand escalier
Valenciennes emporte d assaut, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue, Louis, 1686-1762, Etching, engraving, black-and-white, 1725

buste Louis Grand grand escalier Versailles execute
Le buste de Louis le Grand dans le grand escalier de Versailles execute en marbre par Ant. Coyzevox, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel

Plan grand escalier des ambassadeurs Versailles
Plan du grand escalier des ambassadeurs a Versailles, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue

Vestibule grand escalier de Versailles sur les
Vestibule du grand escalier de Versailles sur les desseins de Charles Le Brun, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun

Vue interieure du grand escalier de Versailles coste opose a l entree, Grand escalier du Chateau de Versailles dit Escalier des ambassadeurs, Chevotet, Jean-Michel, 1698-1772, Le Brun, Charles

Pierre Louis de Surugue after Charles-Antoine Coypel (French, 1710 or 1716 - 1772), Mme. de M en habit de bal, 1746, etching and engraving

Pierre Louis de Surugue after Jean Sima on Chardin, French (1710 or 1716-1772), The
Pierre Louis de Surugue after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1710 or 1716 - 1772), The Blind Beggar, engraving

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"Surugue: A Journey Through Art and Mythology" Step into the world of Surugue, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and historical significance. From the captivating frontispiece for "Tombeau de Guillaume III" to the enchanting depiction of Spring (Le Printemps) and Summer (L Este), Simon Francois Ravenet's masterful creations transport us to a realm where nature thrives in all its glory. Intrigue awaits as we delve into C. Mathey's Love Doctor (L amour medecin), an artwork that captures the essence of romance and healing. Meanwhile, Saint Jerome seated by a tree, gazing up at a crucifix while a lion drinks from a nearby water source, evokes contemplation and spiritual introspection. Madame de Pompadour emerges from history's pages as King Louis XV's mistress, her allure immortalized by Pierre-Louis de Surugue's skilled hand. Her portrait tells tales of power dynamics intertwined with love in the opulent 18th century French court. As we explore further, two winged female figures shield Apotheosis Hercules—a testament to strength and heroism—while relief flanked figures depict his legendary encounters with creatures like Ceryneia and the Cretan bull horse. The relief surmounted sphinxes flanking Hercules add an air of mystery to this mythological journey. Cornice flanked Bacchus Pan Apotheosis Hercules beckons us closer, inviting us to witness grandeur on display. And finally, Trophee armes d Hercule grand escalier Versailles stands tall as an embodiment of triumph over adversity—an ode to Hercules' indomitable spirit. Surugue captivates our imagination through artistry that spans centuries; it invites us to ponder upon mythology’s enduring impact on human culture while celebrating the beauty found within each stroke of these remarkable creations.