View of the Orangien Hoff with the marble fountain of the three graces, Romeyn de Hooghe, circa 1685

The print shows the complex of pleasure gardens of enghien near brussels. The plan is part of a series of prints commissioned by nicolaes visscher ii (1649-1702) and engraved by romeyn de hooghe (1645-1708). This print shows the outsite orangery of the parc denguien where orange trees were planted. Most orangeries were built over and were associated with the legendary gardens of the hesperides, where hercules received the golden apples as reward for his virtuousness. It is no coincidence that a statue of hercules was erected close to the orangery. Object Type: print. Date: circa 1685. Place of creation: Netherlands. Dimensions: 23 x 28 cm. Medium: copper engraving print. Collection: Koninklijke Bibliotheek. Atlas Van der Hagen-KW1049B11 075 13-Aangezicht op de- Orangien Hoff met de marmere fonteyn van de drie gratien