Gezicht op Engelse parterres met grote fontein en watervallen 1656
israelsilvestre
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comic strip sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
"Gezicht op Engelse parterres met grote fontein en watervallen" by Israel Silvestre (1621-1691) is an etching depicting a grand, formal garden with a large fountain and cascading waterfalls. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a meticulously designed landscape with symmetrical parterres (formal flower beds) and meticulously trimmed trees, showcasing the typical characteristics of French Baroque garden design. The etching provides a glimpse into the sophisticated gardens of the 17th century, highlighting the aesthetic ideals of order and control that were prevalent in the period.
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