Gezicht op het kasteel van Saint-Ouen met ervoor een tentenkamp aan een rivier 1672

This etching by Israel Silvestre depicts a view of the castle of Saint-Ouen, a fortified manor house, from the perspective of a river. The scene is bustling with activity, with a large encampment in the foreground. The engraving was likely commissioned by Joachim de Ségure, the "Comte de Ségur" mentioned in the inscription below. The image dates back to 1672 and was likely created to celebrate a particular event, as evident by the detailed depiction of the tents, boats, and people. The artwork's precise location, as well as the specific event depicted, are currently unknown, but its detailed rendering provides a glimpse into 17th-century French life and the intricate relationship between architecture, landscape, and people.