Gezicht op de kathedraal van Mantes-la-Jolie 1631 - 1661

"Gezicht op de kathedraal van Mantes-la-Jolie" (View of the Cathedral of Mantes-la-Jolie) is an etching and aquatint by French artist Israel Silvestre, created between 1631 and 1661. The print depicts the imposing Cathedral of Mantes-la-Jolie, a prominent architectural landmark in France, situated on the banks of the Seine River. Silvestre's meticulous detail captures the cathedral's grandeur, the surrounding cityscape, and the bustling river traffic, offering a glimpse into 17th-century French life. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this artwork exemplifies Silvestre's skill in conveying architectural detail and atmospheric perspective in his topographical prints.