Tuin met vier door gangen van traliewerk omgeven parterres 1583

This 1583 engraving, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a formal garden with four parterres surrounded by trellises. The design of the garden is geometric and symmetrical, typical of the Renaissance era. The detailed etching captures the intricate layout, emphasizing the carefully cultivated beauty of the space. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the evolving interest in landscape design during this period. The engraving provides a glimpse into the history of garden design, highlighting the importance of order, symmetry, and geometric precision in the formal gardens of the Renaissance.