1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veue de l'Hostel de Soissons is a 1652 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a large building with a garden in front of it. The building has a tall roof and many windows. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes surrounding a small pond. The scene is serene, with a few people walking around the garden. The etching is done in a detailed style, with many lines and textures visible. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this etching is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from this time period.
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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