Gezicht op het San Marcoplein 1647

"Gezicht op het San Marcoplein" (View of St. Mark's Square) is an etching by Israel Silvestre, created in 1647. The circular composition highlights the Doge's Palace in Venice, with a glimpse of a galley ship in the foreground. This intricate detail, characteristic of Silvestre's work, offers a detailed depiction of Venetian architecture and daily life, making it a valuable record of 17th-century Venice. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, and at just 116 mm x 120 mm, it exemplifies the precision and artistry of the Dutch Golden Age printmaking tradition.