Toegangspoort tot het landgoed van Huis ter Nieuburch te Rijswijk 1697

This engraving, created in 1697 by Pieter Schenk, depicts the entrance to the estate of Huis ter Nieuburch in Rijswijk. The artwork showcases the grand gate and its surrounding landscape, including a carriage and riders approaching. The detailed depiction suggests that the artist aimed to capture the grandeur of the estate, highlighting the ornate gate and the manicured gardens. This engraving is part of a larger series of prints that documents the architecture and landscape of the Netherlands in the late 17th century, providing a valuable glimpse into the era’s architectural aesthetics and the lives of those who inhabited these grand estates.