Gezicht op een deel van Lyon met rechts de Seine 1652
israelhenriet
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pen and ink
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architectural sketch
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landscape illustration sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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etching
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
"Gezicht op een deel van Lyon met rechts de Seine" is a 1652 etching by Dutch artist Israel Henriet (1590-1661). The detailed cityscape, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a panoramic view of Lyon, France, with the Rhône river flowing in the foreground. The etching captures the city’s buildings and the surrounding hills in a realistic and detailed manner, showcasing Henriet's mastery of the medium. This small-scale work, measuring 95 mm by 167 mm, exemplifies Henriet's contribution to 17th-century Dutch printmaking and offers a glimpse into the bustling urban landscape of Lyon.
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