Entrance to the Suburb of Saint Marceau near Paris 1635 - 1670

Reinier Nooms, better known as "Zeeman," created a detailed etching of "Entrance to the Suburb of Saint Marceau near Paris" sometime between 1635 and 1670. The etching, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a bustling road leading out of the city, populated by various figures and animals. This work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for realistic depictions of everyday life. The etching's meticulous details, from the individual figures to the subtle textures of the buildings and landscape, illustrate Zeeman's keen eye for observation and his mastery of the etching technique. This captivating view of the Parisian suburb showcases the artist's talent for capturing the dynamism of life and the beauty of the urban landscape.