Who painted Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries?

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries was painted by Israël Silvestre in 1652.

Where can I see Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries?

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries?

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries

Israël Silvestre , 1652

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries is an ink print by the Baroque artist Israël Silvestre. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Veue et Perspectiue du Palais et Jardins des Thuilleries is an etching created by Israel Silvestre in 1652. It depicts the Palace and Gardens of the Tuileries in Paris.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows the Tuileries Palace and its gardens beside a river, with boats on the water and people on the shore. The scene is characterized by a sense of order, with a mix of open gardens and busy streets.

Technique & Style

Silvestre used fine lines to convey depth and create a three-dimensional effect. The etching is a topographical view, a style Silvestre specialized in, which involves detailed and accurate representations of real places.

Artist & collection

Artist

Israël Silvestre

Israel Silvestre (13 August 1621 in Nancy – 11 October 1691 in Paris), called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, was a prolific French draftsman, etcher and print dealer who specialized in topographical views and perspectives…