Charles Meryon's etching depicts the Old Louvre palace as it appeared in the mid-seventeenth century, based on a composition by the Dutch painter Zeeman. The work showcases Meryon's characteristic technical mastery of the etching medium, with precise linework and careful attention to architectural detail that captures the building's Renaissance facade and surrounding urban context. This print exemplifies Meryon's broader project of documenting Parisian monuments and streets during a period of significant urban transformation.