Ruins of a Church (Chapel of Eykenduynen near The Hague)

1621

Willem Buytewech

Associated Names
Willem Buytewech

Artist, Dutch, 1591/1592 - 1624

The image shows a low-angle view of a landscape with architectural ruins and a countryside. The horizon is visible in the lower third, with crumbling structures and a leafless tree. A tall tower with arched openings stands to the right. The artwork uses fine, linear etching to create depth and texture. Various line densities depict forms and distant hills, while the sky is detailed with horizontal lines and stippling. The monochromatic palette of black ink on a pale background emphasizes the historical feel and desolate beauty of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 x 12.6 cm (3 7/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.3 x 13.3 cm (3 11/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.34

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 44, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    Verscheyden Lantschapjes: pl.10

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1866

  • Kellen, J. Philippus van der. Le peintre-graveur hollandais et flamand, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres de l'ecole hollandaise et flammande; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Utrecht: Kemink et Fils, 1866-

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65087147

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