Plattegrond van kasteel en tuinen van Versailles 1677 - 1705

Adriaen Schoonebeek's "Plattegrond van kasteel en tuinen van Versailles" is a detailed map of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens. The map, created between 1677 and 1705, showcases the intricate layout of the palace and its surrounding landscape. Schoonebeek, a Dutch engraver, was commissioned to capture the grandeur of the royal residence, which was commissioned by King Louis XIV of France. This map provides a fascinating insight into the ambitious project that was Versailles, with its geometric gardens, grand avenues, and intricate water features. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.