1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veue du Pont de pierre de Rouen is a 1664 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a river scene with a large stone bridge in the background. The bridge has several arches and is lined with buildings. In the foreground, there are several boats on the water, and people are standing on the riverbank. The sky is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere is one of activity and movement. The etching is done in a detailed and realistic style, with a focus on capturing the textures and tones of the scene. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and dimensionality, including the use of shading and hatching. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out 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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