Gezicht op Saint-Germain-en-Laye 1652

This etching by the French artist Israel Silvestre, titled "Gezicht op Saint-Germain-en-Laye" and dated 1652, depicts a view of the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a royal residence near Paris. The detailed perspective drawing showcases the chateau's impressive architecture, particularly the domed structure and the surrounding fortifications. Silvestre's precise rendering captures the architectural details and the surrounding landscape, including trees and a bridge, making it a valuable historical record of this significant French landmark. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Silvestre's meticulous and captivating style of landscape engraving.