Stallen aan de zuidzijde van Paleis Soestdijk 1725 - 1747

This etching by Hendrik de Leth, created between 1725 and 1747, depicts the stables located on the south side of the Soestdijk Palace. The detailed engraving shows a long, low building nestled behind a stone wall, with a line of trees in the foreground and a glimpse of the palace in the background. The etching, a popular art form in the 18th century, was likely commissioned for an audience interested in the architecture and grounds of the Soestdijk Palace. De Leth’s careful rendering of the stables and surrounding landscape provides a valuable record of the Dutch countryside in the early 18th century. The Rijksmuseum, where the work is held, houses a collection of Dutch art, including prints and drawings, offering a unique window into the visual culture of the period.