Gezicht op de San Giorgio Maggiore by Israel Silvestre

Gezicht op de San Giorgio Maggiore 1645 - 1691

light pencil work

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old engraving style

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This etching by Israel Silvestre, titled "Gezicht op de San Giorgio Maggiore", depicts a view of the San Giorgio Maggiore island in Venice, Italy. The artwork, dating from 1645-1691, captures the iconic bell tower and buildings of the island, framed by a circular composition. Silvestre's detailed rendering highlights the architectural grandeur of the Venetian landscape, emphasizing the verticality of the campanile against the backdrop of the Venetian sky. The etching is part of a series of views of Venice created by Silvestre, and it is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.