Three alleés separated by two groups of trees in pointed configurations, from 'Views of Gardens' (Vedute de' Giardini) 1636

This etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur, created in 1636, is a striking example of the artist's meticulous attention to detail. Titled "Three alleés separated by two groups of trees in pointed configurations, from 'Views of Gardens' (Vedute de' Giardini)," this print features a symmetrical perspective of three long, straight alleés lined with trees, creating a sense of grandeur and order. The two groups of trees, positioned in a converging, "pointed" configuration, draw the viewer's eye toward the center of the composition, while the figures walking along the paths contribute a sense of scale and human presence. This print exemplifies the Baroque preference for geometrically arranged landscapes, highlighting the artistic fusion of nature and human design in the 17th century.