Zicht op kasteel van Verderonne 1631 - 1661

"Zicht op kasteel van Verderonne" is a 17th-century etching by the renowned French artist Israel Silvestre. Created between 1631 and 1661, the artwork showcases the Chateau de Verderonne, a stately French chateau, with its symmetrical facade, formal gardens, and surrounding woodland. The perspective of the etching, depicting a distant view of the castle, highlights the architectural grandeur and the serene landscape. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the architectural and horticultural aesthetics of the era, emphasizing the French preoccupation with symmetry and order in landscape design.