Ruined Tower Right of Center

1621

Willem Buytewech

Associated Names
Willem Buytewech

Artist, Dutch, 1591/1592 - 1624

The image displays a landscape with ruins of a large stone structure to the right. The horizon line is low, emphasizing the height of the ruin. The ruin is detailed with fine lines. More ruins and structures are visible in the distance. A path curves along the base of the structure, with a solitary figure on it. The sky above the horizon has a textured appearance. The color scheme is monochrome, highlighting details and the aging of the structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 x 12.7 cm (3 7/16 x 5 in.)
    sheet: 9.7 x 13.7 cm (3 13/16 x 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.28

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 36, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    Verscheyden Lantschapjes: pl.2

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

Q65087123

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