Gezicht op het bastion van Saint-Jean by Israel Silvestre

Gezicht op het bastion van Saint-Jean 1645 - 1691

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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idea generation sketch

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sketchwork

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

"Gezicht op het bastion van Saint-Jean" (View of the Bastion of Saint-Jean), is an etching by renowned French artist Israel Silvestre, dating back to 1645-1691. The circular composition, typical of 17th-century French prints, captures a picturesque view of a fortified bastion in the city of Lyon. This artwork is a testament to Silvestre's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to render architectural detail with precision and clarity. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's keen observation of his surroundings and his talent for translating the intricacies of urban landscapes into beautiful, detailed images.

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