Gezicht op waterpartij en zeventien fonteinen van Rochefoucauld 1631 - 1691

This etching by French artist Israel Silvestre, created between 1631 and 1691, depicts a formal garden with a central pool, surrounded by trees and lined with figures. The piece is part of a larger series of prints documenting the gardens of France, capturing the grandeur and order of the French landscape design, which was a major cultural phenomenon during the 17th century. Silvestre's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow bring this serene scene to life. The print is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, and its small dimensions, 74mm in height and 115mm in width, highlight the intimate beauty of the garden.