Tuin met een parterre met diagonale paden 1583

This anonymous 1583 etching, titled "Tuin met een parterre met diagonale paden" ("Garden with a Parterre with Diagonal Paths"), depicts a meticulously designed geometric garden with a central fountain. The intricate pattern of pathways and hedges creates a sense of order and control, characteristic of Renaissance garden design. This piece, held at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the aesthetics of formal gardens in the 16th century, showcasing the Dutch fascination with symmetry and precision.