Antique Master Print-VIEW-PONT-BRIDGE-LAMENTANE-ROME-Silvestre-1670

The print shows a serene landscape near the Lamentane bridge. The bridge dominates the background with figures boating on the river and walking along the shore. Trees and architectural elements surround the scene, giving it a picturesque Italian landscape feel.

Made by Israel Silvestre after own design.

Medium: Etching on Laid paper (B?tten) paper. Watermark: None visible.

Sheet size: 21 x 34.5 cm (8.27 x 13.58 inch). Image size: 11.5 x 25 cm. (4.53 x 9.84 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soiling, and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

ISRAEL SILVESTRE, ROME, BRIDGE, LAMENTANE, LANDSCAPE, ETCHING, 17TH CENTURY, FRENCH ART | PCO-E21-05

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Part of the series Vues de Rome et des environs (1670).

Reference: Faucheux 11.4.

Biography engraver: Israel Silvestre (1621?1691) was a French painter and etcher known for his detailed landscape views of France and Italy. He was appointed court painter and engraver to King Louis XIV, and his works offer a historical record of many architectural sites in Europe.