1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veüe du Campo Vacine is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows a row of grand buildings with tall columns and domes. A wide, open space stretches between them, with a few trees and small groups of people walking. The sky is just a few faint lines, and the ground looks flat and dry. The artist used fine lines to show details like the steps and arches, making the scene look precise. The title at the bottom says *Veüe du Campo Vacine*, which might hint at a real place. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create sharp, detailed prints.
Israel Silvestre (13 August 1621 in Nancy – 11 October 1691 in Paris), called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, was a prolific French draftsman, etcher and print dealer who specialized in topographical views and perspectives of famous buildings.
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