Haveanlæg 1640 - 1723

This etching, "Haveanlæg," was created between 1640 and 1723 by Flemish artist Abraham Genoels (1640-1723). The artwork, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a formal garden setting. The precise location is unknown, but the meticulous detail of the architecture and the grandeur of the design suggest a royal or aristocratic landscape. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, with a central pavilion surrounded by trees and carefully arranged pathways. The use of etching, a technique that involves incising a metal plate with acid, creates a fine, detailed line that lends a sense of elegance to the scene.