View of the Louvre and the Tuileries, from Views of Paris and Neighborhoods, plate 1 1635 - 1670

This etching, created between 1635 and 1670 by Dutch artist Reinier Nooms, provides a detailed perspective of the Louvre and Tuileries Gardens in Paris. Nooms, known for his masterful depictions of cityscapes and waterways, captures the grandeur of the Louvre's facade, with the river Seine winding its way in the foreground. The meticulous detail in the etching, from the figures on the riverbanks to the distant buildings, exemplifies Nooms' skill in conveying the bustling life of 17th-century Paris.