Orangerie van Paleis het Loo 1695 - 1705

"Orangerie van Paleis het Loo" is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk, dated 1695-1705 and currently held in the Rijksmuseum. The etching depicts the orangery of the Het Loo Palace, showcasing the building and its gardens. The image focuses on the building's exterior, capturing the symmetrical design of the building, its expansive gardens filled with trees and shrubs, and the activity of figures within the scene. The etching's detailed depiction of the gardens highlights a key characteristic of Dutch Golden Age art—a fascination with the natural world and the meticulous portrayal of it.