Hoftuin met een gezelschap aan een tafel c. 1587 - 1601

"Hoftuin met een gezelschap aan een tafel" is an etching created by Pieter van der Borcht between 1587 and 1601. The artwork depicts a grand, formal garden with a group of people enjoying a meal under a gazebo. The garden is intricately designed with a maze, hedges, and geometrically arranged beds. The artist's attention to detail and the realistic representation of the scene are hallmarks of the Dutch Golden Age. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the leisurely pursuits and elegant lifestyle of the Dutch elite in the 16th century.