The first English-language monograph on the influential designer and architect who worked for King William III and Queen Mary IIThe French designer and architect Daniel Marot (1661-1752) managed to make a prominent name for himself through his work in the Dutch Republic and England. Today still, he is praised for his comprehensive and multifaceted oeuvre, which has been subject to surprisingly little in-depth research.In this very first English-language book on Daniel Marot no less than 36 Royal palaces, castles and country houses will be discussed. Although the majority of these locations are located in the Netherlands, the book also explores Marot’s work in England, Germany and Italy. Daniel Marot had many distinguished commissioners, including King-Stadholder William III of Orange and Queen Mary II Stuart, as well as numerous other prominent noble and high ranking patrons.By focusing on Daniel Marot’s designs for royal palaces, castles and country houses, this richly illustrated book offers new insights into the work of this influential and fascinating architect. He supplied designs for exteriors, interiors, individual objects and gardens, and in several instances supervised their execution. In addition to the systematic examination of the selected locations, Marot’s life, career, and family relations will be assessed. Featuring several illustrations that have never been published before, this book makes a significant contribution to understanding the work of this prominent artist. In addition, special attention is paid to the work of Jacob Marot, who worked as an architect in his father’s slipstreamThe French designer and architect Daniel Marot (1661-1752) managed to make a prominent name for himself through his work in the Dutch Republic and England. Today still, he is praised for his comprehensive and multifaceted oeuvre, which has been subject to surprisingly little in-depth research.In this very first English-language book on Daniel Marot no less than 36 Royal palaces, castles and country houses will be discussed. Although the majority of these locations are located in the Netherlands, the book also explores Marot’s work in England, Germany and Italy. Daniel Marot had many distinguished commissioners, including King-Stadholder William III of Orange and Queen Mary II Stuart, as well as numerous other prominent noble and high ranking patrons.By focusing on Daniel Marot’s designs for royal palaces, castles and country houses, this richly illustrated book offers new insights into the work of this influential and fascinating architect. He supplied designs for exteriors, interiors, individual objects and gardens, and in several instances supervised their execution. In addition to the systematic examination of the selected locations, Marot’s life, career, and family relations will be assessed. Featuring several illustrations that have never been published before, this book makes a significant contribution to understanding the work of this prominent artist. In addition, special attention is paid to the work of Jacob Marot, who worked as an architect in his father’s slipstream