André Le Nôtre

André Le Nôtre (1613-1700) was a celebrated French landscape architect known for his significant influence on garden design during the Baroque period. He is best known for his work on the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, where he created expansive, formal designs characterized by symmetry, axial lines, and intricate patterns. Le Nôtre's approach combined nature with art, emphasizing geometric shapes and long vistas, which became a standard for royal gardens in Europe. His innovative techniques and vision established him as a foundational figure in the development of landscape architecture as a discipline.