Veüe du Grand Parterre et de la Demie Lune de Richelieu 1640 - 1695

Adam Perelle’s etching, "Veüe du Grand Parterre et de la Demie Lune de Richelieu," depicts the gardens of the Château de Richelieu, designed by the renowned architect Jacques Lemercier. This detailed view from above showcases the intricate design of the parterre, the curved promenade known as the Demie Lune, and the numerous visitors who strolled its grounds. The etching's realistic perspective and meticulous detail capture the grandeur of this 17th-century French garden, a testament to the era's appreciation for symmetry and order.