Zicht op het eiland Barbe in de Saône bij Lyon 1824 - 1856

"Zicht op het eiland Barbe in de Saône bij Lyon," an 1824-1856 lithograph by Louis-Julien Jacottet, depicts a picturesque view of the island Barbe in the Saône river near Lyon. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the scenic beauty of the landscape. The image portrays the island, with its prominent buildings and surrounding river, seen from a vantage point overlooking the riverbank. The detailed depiction of the landscape, with its trees, buildings, and river, reflects the artistic style of the time and its focus on depicting the natural world.