Three Gentlemen Leaning on a Banister Overlooking a Garden where Lovers Stroll, from "The Garden of the French Nobles In Which One Can Pick Up Their Way of Dressing" 1629

"Three Gentlemen Leaning on a Banister Overlooking a Garden where Lovers Stroll, from "The Garden of the French Nobles In Which One Can Pick Up Their Way of Dressing" is an etching by Abraham Bosse from 1629. The print depicts three gentlemen looking down at a garden filled with elegantly dressed couples strolling through the grounds. The gentlemen are fashionably dressed in the latest styles, reflecting the title of the series and the social commentary of the time. The work is a prime example of Bosse's skill in representing the clothing and fashion of 17th century French aristocracy, as well as providing a glimpse into the leisurely activities of the nobility.