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Silvestre, Israël
1621–1691
Nationality: France
Born: 1621, Nancy
Died: 1691, Paris
Gender: male
Occupations
illustrator
painter
publisher
etcher
designer
copper engraver
graphic artist
art collector
visual artist
engraver
draftsperson
Biography
Israël Silvestre was one of the most important designers of topographical views of buildings active during the reign of Louis XIV. He was received into the Royal Academy in 1670. He was appointed in 1667 'dessinateur du Roy' and he was given a residence in the Louvre in 1669. In 1673, he was drawing master of the Dauphin's children. He is known for his drawings and engravings of the Royal Residences. Artist. Comment on works: Draughtsman; engraver; Landscapes; Architecture
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Artworks
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