Parterre met broderiemotieven 1670 - 1680

This print, "Parterre met broderiemotieven" from 1670-1680, is a design for a parterre garden by renowned French landscape architect André Le Nôtre. The intricate design showcases Le Nôtre's signature style, using a formal, symmetrical layout with geometric shapes and stylized floral patterns. The use of a grid system for the design emphasizes the precision and order of the Baroque style. This intricate, detailed drawing is characteristic of Le Nôtre's work, which was instrumental in defining the formal gardens of the 17th century.