Gezicht op een laan aan de linkerzijde van een tuin 1742 - 1801

Georg Balthasar Probst's "Gezicht op een laan aan de linkerzijde van een tuin" (View of an avenue on the left side of a garden) is an 18th-century print depicting a formal garden in the Dutch Baroque style. The central axis, emphasized by a long, cascading fountain, leads the eye towards a grand building in the distance. The meticulously manicured lawns, symmetrical parterres, and neatly trimmed hedges create a sense of order and balance, characteristic of the era's taste for controlled beauty. The presence of figures in the garden suggests a social scene, highlighting the role of such spaces in leisure and entertainment during the 18th century. The print's detailed depiction of the garden's design and features offers insights into the horticultural practices and aesthetics prevalent in the era.