Gezicht op de gebouwen van het klooster en de kerk van de Tempeliers te Parijs 1655

"Gezicht op de gebouwen van het klooster en de kerk van de Tempeliers te Parijs" (View of the buildings of the monastery and the church of the Templars in Paris) is a watercolor by Matthäus (II) Merian, dating back to 1655. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases a detailed view of the Templar complex, encompassing the church and its surrounding buildings. The use of vibrant colors and precise detail captures the architectural grandeur of the structure, while the depiction of figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and perspective. The composition, typical of 17th-century Dutch topographical art, reflects the growing interest in documenting historical sites and structures.