Gezicht op de tuinen, het Hercules monument en het waterspel te Karlsberg 1706

Alessandro Specchi's 1706 engraving, "Gezicht op de tuinen, het Hercules monument en het waterspel te Karlsberg," depicts an aerial view of a grand Baroque garden. The meticulous detail showcases the geometric layout, with intricate water features and sculpted hedges, characteristic of formal gardens of the era. The central monument dedicated to Hercules and the surrounding lush greenery reflect the ideal of order and beauty prevalent in 18th-century European art and design. The work is a valuable historical document, providing insights into the aesthetics and design principles of Baroque gardens.