Tuin met piramide van latwerk op landgoed Clingendael Possibly 1682 - 1746

Daniël Stopendaal created this print of a garden with a pyramid around the turn of the 18th century. Visually, the composition is striking, organized around the imposing pyramid. The landscape is rendered in great detail, emphasizing its geometric qualities and the contrast between the pyramid’s lattice structure and the solid, curving hedges. The pyramid itself is intriguing; its skeletal form stands in contrast to the dense greenery, possibly reflecting a time preoccupied with nature and artifice. Here, space is carefully constructed. The pyramid acts as a signifier of human intervention in nature, while its latticework invites a semiotic reading: is it a symbol of transparency, or perhaps a critique of constructed realities? Ultimately, this print presents a carefully structured space that operates on multiple levels. It encourages us to consider not just what is depicted but how the very act of depiction shapes our understanding.