1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veue des bons hommes is a 1655 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene scene of a building with a church steeple, surrounded by trees and a body of water. In the foreground, three figures are engaged in various activities, while a boat is visible on the water. The image is rendered in a range of tones, from light to dark, with intricate details that add depth and texture to the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and contemplation. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.
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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