Gezicht op een brug in Tivoli 1631 - 1657

"Gezicht op een brug in Tivoli" (View of a bridge in Tivoli) is a detailed etching created by the French artist Israel Silvestre between 1631 and 1657. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a picturesque bridge over a river, with the ruins of a castle in the background. The composition of the scene creates a sense of depth and perspective through the use of light and shadow, while the overall aesthetic of the etching is characterized by the artist's meticulous attention to detail. Silvestre, known for his landscape engravings, captures the beauty of the Italian countryside in this small-scale work.