Gezicht op een landhuis nabij Chokier 1738 - 1744

This anonymous engraving from 1738-1744, titled “Gezicht op een landhuis nabij Chokier," depicts a country estate in the countryside. The meticulous detail and perspective create a realistic view of the grand house surrounded by a neatly manicured garden. This artwork demonstrates the popular interest in documenting and celebrating the architecture and landscape of the time. The engraving style, with its use of fine lines and shading, was widely employed in 18th-century Europe, contributing to the development of a visual record of the built environment.