Vijver in de tuinen van Paleis Het Loo 1694 - 1697
janvancall
print, engraving
baroque
dutch-golden-age
landscape
genre-painting
engraving
"Vijver in de tuinen van Paleis Het Loo" is an etching and aquatint by Dutch artist Jan van Call, created between 1694 and 1697. The artwork depicts a pond, or "vijver" in Dutch, situated within the gardens of Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The piece showcases van Call's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the serene landscape, surrounding trees, and figures strolling along the pond's edge. This etching offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the palace gardens, showcasing a popular form of landscape depiction during the 17th century. The piece's small size makes it a compact representation of a significant Dutch historical landmark, providing an intimate perspective on the Dutch Golden Age's architectural and artistic achievements.
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