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The Ile Notre-Dame (today known as Ile Saint-Louis), Paris, 1590-3 (oil on canvas)
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The Ile Notre-Dame (today known as Ile Saint-Louis), Paris, 1590-3 (oil on canvas)
XIR741277 The Ile Notre-Dame (today known as Ile Saint-Louis), Paris, 1590-3 (oil on canvas) (detail of 138656) by French School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Illustration shows the island (since 1725 renamed Ile Saint-Louis) before its urban development in the 1640s during the reign of Louis XIII and the regency of Marie de Medicis; Ile Notre-Dame was given to the bishop of Paris by King Charles the Bald in 867 and soon after became the property of the canons of Notre-Dame; at the time of this painting, the island was used by laundry workers (seen here drying their washing) and provided pasture for horses and cattle; the view is taken from the Place de GrAšve, today known as Place de l HAśtel de Ville; on the left bank opposite the viewer is the abbey of Saint-Victor (laabbaye de Saint-Victor de Paris) and on the right is the Ile de la Cite; ); Giraudon; French, out of copyright
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This print takes us back in time to the Ile Notre-Dame, now known as Ile Saint-Louis, in Paris during the late 16th century. Painted by an anonymous French artist, this oil on canvas artwork provides a detailed glimpse into the island before its transformation in the 17th century. The image showcases a portion of the painting that highlights various aspects of daily life on the island. In this particular scene, laundry workers can be seen diligently drying their washing along the riverbank. The island served as both a place for these workers and a grazing ground for horses and cattle. From our vantage point at Place de Grève (now called Place de l'Hôtel de Ville), we are able to observe other significant landmarks across the Seine River. On one side stands the majestic Abbey of Saint-Victor while on the other lies Ile de la Cité. It is fascinating to note that during this period, Ile Notre-Dame was under ecclesiastical ownership after being granted to the bishop of Paris by King Charles the Bald in 867. However, it would soon become property of Notre-Dame's canons. With its historical significance and meticulous attention to detail, this artwork transports us back centuries ago when Paris was still undergoing urban development under Louis XIII and Marie de Medicis' regency.
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