The Grande Singerie, or “monkey room,” is adorned with whimsical paintings of costumed monkeys imitating humans, painted by Christophe Huet (1700-1759), a student of Claude Gillot.

Published October 14, 2012 at 400 × 300 in Magnificent Photos of Chateau de Chantilly and His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visit to the Jewel of French Culture

The Grande Singerie, or “monkey room,” is adorned with whimsical paintings of costumed monkeys imitating humans, painted by Christophe Huet (1700-1759), a student of Claude Gillot. Photo: © World Monuments Fund