Visitekaart van Philippe Metayer, tabakshandelaar 1785 - 1833

This is a 19th-century etching by Jean Bernard, a French artist. It depicts a cityscape of Paris, likely a view from the Seine, with the city's iconic architecture and skyline, framed by ornate rococo scrolls. This small-scale print, measuring only 62 mm by 106 mm, is a "Visitekaart," a type of business card used in the 18th and 19th centuries, promoting the tobacco merchant, Philippe Metayer, from Amsterdam. The artwork serves as a visual representation of Metayer's profession and location, using a Parisian landscape as a backdrop for his advertisement. The detailed cityscape and elegant calligraphy showcase Bernard's talent and the print's historical significance.