Gezicht op de Ponte Rialto en de gevangenis te Venetië 1645 - 1691

"Gezicht op de Ponte Rialto en de gevangenis te Venetië," (View of the Rialto Bridge and the prison in Venice) is an etching by the French artist Israel Silvestre, created between 1645 and 1691. The print depicts a view of the Rialto Bridge and the prison, seen from the Grand Canal. The etching, which is part of a series of views of Venice, is characterized by its precise and detailed rendering of the city's architecture. Silvestre was a master of etching and his work is known for its clarity and detail. This etching, now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of the medium and his keen eye for detail.