Gezicht op de stad Parijs gezien vanaf de Quai de Miramion 1745 - 1775

"Gezicht op de stad Parijs gezien vanaf de Quai de Miramion" (View of the City of Paris Seen from the Quai de Miramion), created by Jean-François Daumont between 1745 and 1775, depicts a picturesque scene of the Parisian cityscape. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the Seine river, lined with buildings and a bridge, with Notre Dame Cathedral prominently visible in the distance. Daumont's print captures the bustling activity of the city, with numerous boats traversing the river and figures going about their daily routines on the banks, offering a glimpse into 18th-century Parisian life. This print, characteristic of the topographical views popular during the Enlightenment, combines accurate representation with a touch of artistic flourish.