Gezicht op het Escorial in vogelvluchtperspectief 1694 - 1737

"Gezicht op het Escorial in vogelvluchtperspectief" is a 17th-century watercolor by Pieter van den Berge, depicting the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a grand architectural complex near Madrid, Spain. This bird's-eye view showcases the monastery's vast scale, intricate layout, and surrounding gardens, emphasizing its grandeur. Created between 1694 and 1737, the artwork offers a detailed architectural perspective of the Escorial, a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Van den Berge's meticulous rendering captures the complex's symmetry and intricate details, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.