Original 1715 engraving lettered at the foot "Vue de la Fontaine de D. Juan d'Autriche, dans le Jardin d'Aranjuez". A view of the fountain in full play, with strollers and arbors on either side, a copper engraving from Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, the most fully illustrated work on Spain published at the beginning of the 18th century.
Original 1715 engraving lettered at the foot "Vue de la Fontaine de D. Juan d'Autriche, dans le Jardin d'Aranjuez". A view of the fountain in full play, with strollers and arbors on either side, a copper engraving from Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, the most fully illustrated work on Spain published at the beginning of the 18th century.
Medium: Copper engraving on laid paper.
Engraver / publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733).
Date: 1715 (second edition).
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, by Juan Álvarez de Colmenar, published at Leiden by Pieter van der Aa.
Dimensions: Plate mark 4.9 x 6.3 in (12.5 x 16 cm); sheet 6.1 x 6.5 in (15.5 x 16.5 cm).
Condition: Good. Laid paper somewhat toned and with light wear at the edges; clean image, firmly inked.