Gezicht op het kasteel van Lésigny by Israel Silvestre

Gezicht op het kasteel van Lésigny 1654

aged paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This etching, "Gezicht op het kasteel van Lésigny," depicts the Château de Lésigny, a French Renaissance castle, in a formal garden setting. Created by renowned Dutch artist Israel Silvestre in 1654, this detailed engraving is notable for its precise rendering of architectural features and symmetrical garden design. It is a fine example of 17th-century architectural printmaking and provides a glimpse into the gardens and estates of France during this period. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.