1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veue de sainct Jean des Florentins is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene scene of a church and surrounding buildings, with a bridge spanning a body of water in the foreground. The church's dome and bell tower are prominent features, while the buildings appear to be residential or commercial in nature. In the background, a hill rises up, dotted with trees and other structures. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of tranquility and peacefulness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the church and its surroundings. For more on the artistic technique that created this image, 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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