Poort en laan door het sterrenbos bij Kasteel Zuilenstein 1682 - 1726

This etching by Daniël Stopendaal depicts a grand entrance to the "Starry Forest" at Zuilenstein Castle, a Dutch estate. Created between 1682 and 1726, the artwork showcases the formal gardens popular during the Baroque period, with symmetrical rows of trees lining a path leading to a gated entrance. The intricate detail of the surrounding foliage and the figures interacting within the landscape highlight the Dutch love for detailed depictions of nature. Today, this artwork is a treasured piece in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the elegant gardens of 17th-century Dutch nobility.