Gezicht op het voorplein van het lusthof Sint-Jan ten Heere 1780

"Gezicht op het voorplein van het lusthof Sint-Jan ten Heere" (1780) by Jan Arends is an etching depicting the forecourt of the country estate of Saint Jan ten Heere. This piece shows a grand architectural structure surrounded by manicured gardens and trees. The foreground includes figures, adding a human scale to the majestic setting. This work is a fine example of a landscape etching created during the 18th century, a period notable for its refined representation of nature. It reflects the Dutch tradition of documenting architectural grandeur and the beauty of its surrounding landscapes.