Plattegrond van de Botanische Tuin, te Oxford 1707

This anonymous 1707 engraving, "Plattegrond van de Botanische Tuin, te Oxford," depicts the Oxford Botanic Garden in a bird's-eye perspective. The intricate layout showcases the garden's symmetrical design featuring four quadrants of diverse flora. The detailed plan includes various structures such as a greenhouse, a gateway, and a "galerie pour ferrer les plantes en hiver," providing insights into the practical aspects of the garden. The artwork exemplifies the 18th-century interest in scientific observation and the burgeoning field of botany.