Gezicht op de grot bij het kasteel van Meudon by Israel Silvestre

Gezicht op de grot bij het kasteel van Meudon 1654

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aged paper

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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sketchwork

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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pencil work

"View and Perspective of the Grotto of Meudon" is an etching by renowned French artist Israel Silvestre, created in 1654. The detailed, engraved depiction showcases a picturesque scene featuring a grand stone structure nestled amidst lush greenery. Silvestre masterfully captures the perspective of the grotto, leading the viewer's eye towards the distant horizon, which is marked by a subtle delineation of the cityscape. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to Silvestre's significant contribution to the art of landscape engraving.

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