Dôme des Invalides II

The State entrusted the restoration of the Hôtel des Invalides to Jean-Claude Rochette in 1982.

Touched by the state of the Saint-Louis church, he plans to restore the famous dome but it was not until 1986, during a site visit, that he succeeded in convincing the minister for Culture to undertake a global restoration project for the dome, by presenting him with this painting which gave it back all its brilliance thanks to its gold leaf highlights.

Jean-Claude Rochette (1927–2023)

Jean-Claude Rochette was a French architect and Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, known for his work on some of France’s most important historic sites. Bridging drawing, restoration and transmission, his career combined architectural practice, public service and teaching, notably at the École de Chaillot.

Format: A2 — 42 x 59,4 cm

Hahnemühle paper William Turner 310g

Giclée artprint with anti-aging pigment inks

Edition of 48. Individually numbered and blind-embossed.