Vuë du Palais et Jardin du Cardinal Ludovise
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vuë du Palais et Jardin du Cardinal Ludovise is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a grand palace surrounded by tall, neatly trimmed trees and round topiary balls. Two statues stand on pedestals at the sides, while people walk or sit near the building. The palace has columns, arched windows, and a small tower in the middle. Notice the tiny figures scattered around—some are walking, others are reading or resting. The trees line a wide path leading to the palace, making it look like a carefully planned garden. This print was made using etching, a technique where artists scratch into metal plates to create images.
