Grotfontein in de kruidentuin van Paleis Het Loo 1689 - 1702
laurensscherm
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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parchment
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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watercolor
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historical font
"Grotfontein in de kruidentuin van Paleis Het Loo" is an etching by Dutch artist Laurens Scherm, dating from 1689 to 1702. This detailed engraving showcases the grandeur of the formal gardens at Het Loo Palace, featuring a circular fountain surrounded by manicured hedges and trees. The composition offers a bird's-eye perspective, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate design of the garden, a testament to Dutch horticultural mastery during the Golden Age. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the 17th-century landscape design.
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