Gezicht op Maison de Gondi 1631 - 1677

"Gezicht op Maison de Gondi" is an etching by French artist Israel Silvestre, dated 1631-1677, depicting a view of the gardens of the Maison de Gondi in Saint-Cloud, France. The detailed, intricate perspective of the manicured gardens, with statues and figures interspersed within the geometric parterres, is a quintessential example of the artist's skill in landscape design and architectural representation. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the French tradition of capturing the elegance and grandeur of aristocratic estates during the 17th century, a period known for its opulent gardens and formal design.