Thibault Métezeau

Thibault Métezeau (born 21 October 1533 at Dreux – died around 1596 in Paris) was a French architect. He was the son of Clément Métezeau, master mason and father of architects Louis and Clément II Métezeau. He was the brother of Jean Métezeau, also an architect.

Biography

He spent the first part of his life in Dreux until 1569, when he moved to Paris. From 1578, he was one of the contractors of the Pont Neuf, still in charge of the works in 1582.

He was quoted as architect to the Duke of Alençon in 1576, then appointed architect to king Henri III on 25 March 1578.

In 1585, he realized the avant-portail of the porte Saint-Antoine[1] and started the Antiques Room at the Palais du Louvre. He is most likely one of the initiators of the long gallery of the same palace.

References

  1. ↑ Gravure « Vue de la Bastille et de l'ancienne Porte St-Antoine. »
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