Gezicht op tuinen van Huis de Voorst c. 1700

"Gezicht op tuinen van Huis de Voorst" (c. 1700) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk (1660-1711). The print depicts an aerial view of the formal gardens of Huis de Voorst, a country estate in the Netherlands. Schenk's detailed perspective captures the intricate design of the gardens, with their geometric patterns, manicured hedges, and decorative fountains. The gardens exemplify the Dutch Baroque style, emphasizing symmetry, order, and grandeur. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insight into the aesthetic preferences and landscape design of the early 18th century in the Netherlands.