Gezicht op de haven van Marseille 1631 - 1657

"Gezicht op de haven van Marseille" is an etching by Israel Silvestre, a French artist known for his landscape drawings. The image, dating from between 1631 and 1657, depicts a panoramic view of Marseille's harbor, featuring boats, a fortified tower, and a bustling cityscape. Silvestre's detailed and precise style captures the architecture and activities of the French port in the 17th century, making this a significant artwork in the history of landscape art. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.