Ruins of the Abbey of Rijnsburg: Small Version

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620, ca. 1618–1622

The image shows an old, deteriorating architectural structure surrounded by foliage. The perspective is at eye level, displaying the facade and side of the building with arched entries and rectangular windows. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the structures in the foreground. The sky in the upper portion of the image is slightly visible. The painting style features detailed stippling and cross-hatching techniques creating texture. The color palette includes shades of gray, brown, and black. Vines and bushes encroach around the ruins, with the structures extending into the overgrown landscape beyond.
Kunstenaar
Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620
Datering
ca. 1618–1622
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching printed in black on linen (prepared with ground) and hand-colored with blue watercolor
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 10 × 17,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows an old, deteriorating architectural structure surrounded by foliage. The perspective is at eye level, displaying the facade and side of the building with arched entries and rectangular windows. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the structures in the foreground. The sky in the upper portion of the image is slightly visible. The painting style features detailed stippling and cross-hatching techniques creating texture. The color palette includes shades of gray, brown, and black. Vines and bushes encroach around the ruins, with the structures extending into the overgrown landscape beyond.

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620