Gezicht op de kerk van de abdij van Clairvaux 1631 - 1691

This etching by French artist Israel Silvestre depicts the abbey church of Clairvaux in Burgundy, France. Created between 1631 and 1691, the print showcases a picturesque view of the church and its surrounding buildings, with a distant rolling landscape. Silvestre’s meticulous detail and use of light and shadow bring the scene to life, conveying the grandeur and historical significance of the abbey. The artwork is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch landscape engraving, notable for its precise rendering and attention to architectural features.