L'hostel d'Angoulesme 1652

"L'hostel d'Angoulesme, du côté du Jardin" is a 1652 etching by French artist Israel Silvestre (1621-1691). This architectural view showcases the Hôtel d'Angoulême, a grand Parisian mansion, as seen from the garden. Silvestre, a renowned engraver, captured the building's imposing facade with meticulous detail, highlighting its symmetrical design and the ornate elements that adorned its exterior. The etching, created during a period of burgeoning architectural ambition in France, provides a glimpse into the opulence and sophistication of Parisian life in the 17th century.