Original copper engraving of the Fountain of the Tritons, or of the Loves, in the gardens of Aranjuez. Published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715, it shows the fountain in a walk of tall trees, with the jets in an arc and strollers in the foreground.
Original copper engraving of the Fountain of the Tritons, or of the Loves, in the gardens of Aranjuez. Published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715, it shows the fountain in a walk of tall trees, with the jets in an arc and strollers in the foreground.
From the second edition of Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, by Juan Álvarez de Colmenar, the most fully illustrated work on Spain published at the beginning of the 18th century. It carries its number (62) in the lower right corner.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver / publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733).
Date: 1715.
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden, 1715 (second edition).
Dimensions: Image 4.9 x 6.3 in (12.5 x 16 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper toned in the upper margin; clean image.