An historical description of the Castle of Heidelberg and its gardens: composed from careful researches and authentic accounts
An historical description of the Castle of Heidelberg and its gardens, written by Johann Metzger with reference to Salomon de Caus and printed in 1830, preserved by Heidelberg University Library. The plates are engraved views and plans of the castle from several vantage points, with a plan of the gardens beside elevations of the terraced facade. A designer could take from them the layered, hillside siting of a fortress against wooded slopes and the strong contrast of dense hatching for foliage with clean architectural outlines.
