Vijver in de tuin van Huis ter Meer te Maarssen c. 1740

"Vijver in de tuin van Huis ter Meer te Maarssen" is an etching by Hendrik de Leth, dating back to around 1740. The artwork, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a formal garden with a central fountain and a pond, viewed from the perspective of a house overlooking the Vecht river. The image is characterized by its precise lines and detailed representation of the landscape, a hallmark of Dutch 18th-century etching. The inclusion of figures adds a sense of scale and activity, emphasizing the grandeur of the estate and the beauty of the garden.