Des Monuments et des Hommes #5

Part of Éditions du Signe's Des Monuments et des Hommes series, this fifth volume turns its lens on one of Paris's most storied landmarks: Les Invalides. The cover, by Philippe Glogowski and Guy Lehideux, pairs the instantly recognizable gilded dome of the Hôtel des Invalides — rendered in crisp architectural detail — with three figures in period military dress below, one leaning on a crutch, evoking the soldiers for whom this grand complex was built. A faded battle scene in the background ties the monument's grandeur to the human cost behind it, making for a cover that balances history and humanity with quiet elegance.