Gezichten op Parijs en omgeving

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plaatrand: hoogte 137 mm x breedte 249 mm

Art Historical Context

**Gezichten op Parijs en omgevingViews of Paris and Itsings)** *Reinier Nooms, 1656–1662, etching, 137 × 249 mm* Created during the Dutch Golden Age this etching by Reinier Nooms, also known as Zeemanthe Sailor"), captures panoramic vistas of 17th-century Paris and environs. Nooms, a skilled Dutch artist who spent time in France, produced these views amid the grandeur of Louis XIV's early reign, offering a rare glimpse into the city's evolving skyline, riverscapes, and bustling outskirts before widespread urban transformation. Etching, Nooms' favored medium, allowed for intricate lines and tonal depth, ideal for topographical precision in this wide-format plate (137 mm high by 249 mm wide). His meticulous technique highlights architectural details and atmospheric effects, blending documentary accuracy with artistic flair typical of Dutch printmaking. These works hold cultural value as historical snapshots, preserving Paris's pre-Haussmann landscape for posterity. Visitors will appreciate how Nooms' etchings bridge Dutch realism and French elegance, inviting us to wander virtually through a vibrant era of European urban life.

About the Artist

Reinier Nooms · 1613–1664

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