Gezicht op een kerk te Poissy 1643 - 1657

"Gezicht op een kerk te Poissy" is an etching by Dutch artist Israel Silvestre, created between 1643 and 1657. This detailed view of a church in Poissy, France showcases Silvestre's mastery of architectural perspective and the fine art of etching. The piece depicts a church with a tall, ornate spire, set against a backdrop of simple trees and a distant cityscape. The intricate details of the stonework and the subtle play of light and shadow contribute to the realism of the image. This etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the beauty and grandeur of 17th-century architecture in France.