Titelprent met gezicht op het huis van de eerste president van het parlement 1652

This etching by Israel Silvestre from 1652 depicts the house of the first president of the Parliament of Paris. Silvestre, a renowned French artist of the Baroque period, skillfully captures the architectural grandeur of the building. The view from the street shows the facade with its arched windows and ornate details, while the courtyard reveals the building's symmetrical layout and surrounding walls. The small figures in the scene add a sense of scale and perspective, highlighting the impressive size of the residence. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the architectural landscape of 17th-century Paris.