Paris
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a fancy coat of arms topped with a crown, surrounded by flowers and leaves. Below it, a city skyline sits on a riverbank, with tiny figures walking along the shore. The whole scene is drawn with fine lines and shading. The word "PARIS" is written under the cityscape, marking this as a view of the French capital. The artist packed a lot of detail into small spaces—notice how the flowers and buildings look almost three-dimensional. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving.
