Gezicht op de Parterre en de Bassin de Tibre van het paleis van Fontainebleau 1726 - 1743

This etching, created by Dutch artist Jan Lamsvelt between 1726 and 1743, depicts the "Grand Parterre" and the "Bassin de Tibre" of the Palace of Fontainebleau, a renowned royal residence in France. The detailed view showcases the palace's impressive architecture and the expansive formal gardens with intricate parterres, reflecting the grand scale and design principles of the French Baroque style. The presence of figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and life to the scene, emphasizing the gardens as a space for leisure and spectacle.