JEAN-PIERRE HOUËL, A FRENCHMEN IN SICILY

As one of the main character of the Grand Tour in Sicily, Jean-Pierre Houël contribued in shaping the European imagery of Sicily.
The purpose of this exhibition is to introduce academics, students and the general public to the great historical, cultural, artistic and archaeological value of one of the many treasures preserved at the Library of Fondazione Sicilia.
Jean-Pierre-Laurent Hoüel (Rouen 1735–Paris 1813) was a French painter, engraver and architect.
Le voyage Pittoresque by Hoüel is a travel diary characteristic of the 18th century in which the author reveals both his scientific and aesthetic vocation. His book has enormous documentary value due to the accuracy of the illustrations and the richness of the text.