Gezicht op de Porte Saint-Antoine te Parijs 1673 - 1709

This hand-colored etching by Hugo Allard, a Dutch artist known for his vedute, captures the bustling activity of the Porte Saint-Antoine in Paris during the 17th century. Completed between 1673 and 1709, the artwork depicts the gateway, a major thoroughfare in the city, with a diverse crowd of people going about their daily lives. The detailed depiction of the city's architecture, from the grand gateway to the surrounding buildings, provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of 17th-century Paris. This meticulous rendering of architectural details and urban life is characteristic of vedute, a genre popular among Dutch and Italian artists.