Tuin met centrale parterre met in de hoeken fleur de lis c. 1583 - 1640

This anonymous engraving, titled "Tuin met centrale parterre met in de hoeken fleur de lis", depicts a formal garden design from the 17th century. The central parterre, or ornamental garden bed, is surrounded by a geometric maze and framed by a large building complex. The design reflects the influential Renaissance garden aesthetic with its focus on symmetry, geometry, and order. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the meticulous planning and craftsmanship of Dutch garden design during this period.