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An ornate vase and pedestal with a bust and weapons carved on the side, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

An ornate vase on a large and elaborate pedestal bearing an epitaph to Christoffel van Brants. Etching with engraving by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

An ornate vase and pedestal with gardening tools carved on the base, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

A display of ornate plantpots and a large vase on a pedestal. Etching with engraving by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

Two ladies indoors contemplate a house plant which is loosing its foliage. Mezzotint.

A bonsai tree on a rock and a cycad (Cycas revoluta) in a decorated pot with a Japanese watering vessel. Watercolour.

An ornate vase and pedestal with a lady and her servant carved on the side, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

An ornate vase and pedestal with a young soldier courting a woman carved in relief on the side. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

A man carries a large pot plant while, in the background, gardeners are at work. Etching by J.C. Le Vasseur, 18th century, after Teniers.

An ornate vase and pedestal with a man and woman making axe sheaths carved in relief on the side. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

An ornate garden obelisk decorated with trees and shrubs in vases. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.

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An ornate vase and pedestal with gardening tools carved on the base, in a classical garden. Etching by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

Two ladies indoors contemplate a house plant which is loosing its foliage. Mezzotint.

An ornate garden obelisk decorated with trees and shrubs in vases. Etching by J. Goeree after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.

A display of ornate plantpots and a large vase on a pedestal. Etching with engraving by J. Schynvoet, c. 1701, after S. Schynvoet.

A bonsai tree on a rock and a cycad (Cycas revoluta) in a decorated pot with a Japanese watering vessel. Watercolour.