Gezicht op een vijver in de tuin van Huis ter Meer te Maarssen c. 1740

Hendrik de Leth’s "Gezicht op een vijver in de tuin van Huis ter Meer te Maarssen" (c. 1740) depicts a picturesque view of the gardens of Huis ter Meer, a grand estate in Maarssen, the Netherlands. This etching showcases the formal gardens of the estate, featuring a central pond, manicured hedges, and an elegant carriageway. The figures in the foreground, both in Dutch and French, add a sense of scale to the scene, emphasizing the peaceful and aristocratic setting. The artwork exemplifies Dutch 18th-century landscape art, known for its detailed and realistic depictions of nature.