1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veue de Prieure et Village de Croissy is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching presents a serene village scene, with a church and a large building at its center. The church's steeple rises prominently, while people engage in various activities in the foreground. A group of individuals stands near the center, while others are scattered throughout the scene. In the background, a vast landscape stretches out, featuring rolling hills and a distant horizon. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the villagers going about their daily lives. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about the technique used to create this piece, look up etching.
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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