Gezicht op een stadspoort van Lyon by Israel Silvestre

Gezicht op een stadspoort van Lyon 1631 - 1661

mechanical pen drawing

pen sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

initial sketch

"Gezicht op een stadspoort van Lyon" (View of a City Gate in Lyon) is an etching by Dutch artist Israel Silvestre created between 1631 and 1661. The artwork shows a detailed perspective view of a fortified gate leading into the city of Lyon, France. It depicts the architectural details of the gate and surrounding walls, and includes figures for scale. Silvestre was known for his topographical views and this etching is a testament to his ability to capture the architectural grandeur of urban landscapes. This artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.