Plattegrond van kasteel en tuinen van Versailles, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

This detailed etching by Adriaen Schoonebeek, dated 1702-1703, is a map of the Palace of Versailles and its surrounding gardens. The intricate design showcases the impressive scale and organization of the royal estate, with labeled features like the "Grand Canal" and the "Salle du Jeu de Paume". This map provides a unique glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of Louis XIV's court and the French landscape. The elaborate baroque borders, featuring allegorical figures, further enhance the artistic appeal of this historically significant map, now held in the Rijksmuseum.