Aranjuez, Fountain of the Dolphins - Original Van der Aa Engraving - 1715
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Original copper engraving of the Fountain of the Dolphins in the garden of Aranjuez, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715. The basin rises on a polygonal pool at the center of a circular place, ringed by arbors and enlivened with courtly figures.
Original copper engraving of the Fountain of the Dolphins in the garden of Aranjuez, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715. The basin rises on a polygonal pool at the center of a circular place, ringed by arbors and enlivened with courtly figures.
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 (63) 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 (12.4 x 16 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned and a slight crease at the lower left corner of the margin.
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Original copper engraving of the Fountain of the Dolphins in the garden of Aranjuez, published by Pieter van der Aa at Leiden in 1715. The basin rises on a polygonal pool at the center of a circular place, ringed by arbors and enlivened with courtly figures.