Gezicht op het Kasteel van Vincennes 1818

"Gezicht op het Kasteel van Vincennes" is an 1818 engraving by French artist François Louis Couché (1782-1849). The print depicts a detailed view of the Château de Vincennes, a medieval castle located in the eastern suburbs of Paris. The artist meticulously captures the castle's imposing architecture, including its towering keep and surrounding walls, in a simple yet elegant grayscale. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the historical significance of the Château de Vincennes, which served as a royal residence and a symbol of power throughout centuries.