Original engraving with the view of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez from the esplanade, enlivened by carriages, horsemen and strollers behind the balustrade. At the foot, the original title: Veuë du Palais d'Aranjuez; at the upper right corner, the pagination of the work (p. 380).
Original engraving with the view of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez from the esplanade, enlivened by carriages, horsemen and strollers behind the balustrade. At the foot, the original title: Veuë du Palais d'Aranjuez; at the upper right corner, the pagination of the work (p. 380).
From Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, published in Leiden by Pieter van der Aa and attributed to Juan Álvarez de Colmenar.
Medium: Copper engraving on copper.
Engraver / publisher: Pieter van der Aa (Leiden, 1659-1733).
Date: 1715 (second French edition).
Source: Les Délices de l'Espagne et du Portugal, Leiden (Holland).
Dimensions: Plate mark 4.9 x 6.1 in (12.5 x 15.5 cm); sheet 6.1 x 6.7 in (15.4 x 17 cm).
Condition: A small piece of paper lacking at the lower left margin, outside the image and not affecting the engraving; vertical binding crease and light toning.