The First French Church in Berlin
1794
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1794
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a small wooden church with a cross on top. It stands in a Berlin street, surrounded by simple houses. A few people walk by, their faces lost in shadow. The artist drew this in 1794. It’s one of the earliest images of a French church in Berlin. Back then, Berlin had few big buildings. This church stood out—low and plain, but full of quiet meaning. The church still exists today. You can see it in old prints at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
