Israël SILVESTRE

Israël SILVESTRE

Different views of the Chasteau and the Gardens, Fountains, Waterfalls, Canals and Parterres de Liencourt.
Drawn in natural and engraved by..., 1656.
In Paris, at Israel Henriet, rue de l'Arbre sec, at the home of Monsieur le Mercier, with Privil. du Roy.
Suite of 11 engraved plates, without margins, 14.3 x 24.8 cm approx.
Attached by an adhesive strip at the top to a rectangular cardboard box.
Some stains and dirt, especially on the mounts, especially on the first board.
You can reach:
A group of peasants stopped on the side of a road, against the backdrop of farm wagons, in a hilly landscape.
Engraved board, cut margins, 6.8 x 8.6 cm.
Glued on strong paper, fixed by a sticky strip at the top on a rectangular cardboard.
Monogrammed K. and dated 1771 in the upper left corner of the plate.
Some stains and pitting.