This is the 2899th most frequent French word.
entourant
Surrounding.
Usage of 'entourant' here acts as a present participle describing the act of surrounding.
Les gens entourant le maire semblent intéressés par le projet.
The people surrounding the mayor seem interested in the project.
Here, 'entourant' modifies 'les paysages,' indicating that the landscapes are in proximity to the old city.
Nous avons admiré les paysages entourant la ville ancienne.
We admired the landscapes surrounding the old city.
In this sentence, 'entourant' is used to illustrate that the guards are positioned around the artist for protection.