André Le Nôtre
André Le Nôtre’s portrait, painted in 1681 by Carlo Maratta, offers a glimpse into the mind of a man who fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Europe. More than simply a gardener, Le Nôtre was the “King of Gardeners,” Controller General of Buildings, Arts and Manufactures for France, and, crucially, Gardener to the King – a position that afforded him unparalleled influence over the aesthetic sensibilities of his era. The painting…










