Willem Buytewech

Buytewech, Willem Pietersz
Dutch, 1591/1592 - 1624

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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.
Willem Buytewech, Ruins of a Church (Chapel of Eykenduynen near The Hague), 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.34

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

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.34
The image shows a view from a slightly elevated position, overlooking an area with lush vegetation and a large building to the left. The horizon is not sharply defined, as the trees and the building block a clear line at the landscape's limit. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, with meticulous line work that adds texture to the trees and shrubs, as well as the architectural elements of the building. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting only of black ink on a light background, which emphasizes the intricate patterns and textures throughout the scene. On the right, the bare trees rise, their branches extending upwards and outwards, creating a contrast with the organized structure of the building in the rest of the image.
Willem Buytewech, The House with the Stepped Gable, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.32

The House with the Stepped Gable

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.32
This is a drawing of an ornate decorated tablet with Dutch text and two figures, one on each side. The tablet is framed with garlands of fruit, foliage, and decorative ribbons, and features two individuals seated on either side. The figure on the left is in a relaxed pose and wearing simple clothing with a brimmed hat, seated on what appears to be a sack. The figure on the right is also in a relaxed position, seated next to a wooden barrel, wearing a hat and elaborate attire. The text within the tablet provides bibliographical information in Gothic script about a publication by Willem Buytewech from 1621, printed in Amsterdam. Radiating lines behind the tablet suggest illumination or a source of light.
Willem Buytewech, Title Plate, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.27

Title Plate

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.27
The image captures a landscape from an elevated viewpoint, showing a serene natural setting. The horizon is high in the composition with a line of sparse trees. Faint lines of birds are flying just above the trees. The detailed and intricate brushstrokes or etching marks create a fine texture on the foliage and branches. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black and white. A small stream or river flows through the scene, bordered by trees. In the distance, there is another row of vegetation.
Willem Buytewech, The Charcoal-Burner, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.33

The Charcoal-Burner

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.33
This image depicts a landscape with a rural scene. In the foreground, a small figure walks on a dirt path. The path is lined with trees on the right side. The horizon is at the lower quarter of the image, separating the land from the sky above. The drawing style resembles pen-and-ink with detailed linework and stippling for shading. The color scheme is black and white. The sky occupies the upper portion of the image.
Willem Buytewech, Two Plank Hedges, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.14.2

Two Plank Hedges

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1949.14.2
The image shows the ruins of a castle or large structure from a slightly elevated, side-on perspective. The horizon is placed relatively high, showing open land and low hills rolling away into the distance on the right side. The ruins are set on this horizon and are the focal point. The artwork uses detailed, linear brushstrokes resembling an etching or pen and ink drawing, creating texture and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, using only shades of black and white. Near the ruins, a small figure of a person can be seen walking, adding scale to the vastness of the scene.
Willem Buytewech, Two Ruins (Huys te Kleef near Haarlem), 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.29

Two Ruins (Huys te Kleef near Haarlem)

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.29
The image displays a landscape with a low horizon and a line of trees in the foreground. A thatched-roof structure with chimneys is visible beyond the trees. The artwork features intricate linework, delicate strokes constructing the trees and terrain. The trees have sparse foliage and elegant slim trunks. A small figure with a hat is walking along a path, contributing to the sense of scale. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of gray and black.
Willem Buytewech, The Sower, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.31

The Sower

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.31
The image displays a landscape with trees stretching upwards with leafless branches. More trees can be seen in the distance, creating depth. The scene is created using intricate etching with fine lines, resulting in a textured appearance. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black lines on a pale background, emphasizing the line work. The foreground features detailed and densely packed trees, while the background shows a softer, less defined area with grazing sheep. Sparse clouds can be seen in the sky.
Willem Buytewech, Herd of Sheep Near the Water, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.14.1

Herd of Sheep Near the Water

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1949.14.1
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.
Willem Buytewech, Ruined Tower Right of Center, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.28

Ruined Tower Right of Center

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.28
The etching depicts a scene of a winding dirt path flanked by trees on the left. A small structure or cart stands in the distance, while a thatched-roof building is visible further away on the right. The high horizon line adds depth to the image. The etching features detailed lines and dots, creating a textured style with fine strokes illustrating the trees and path. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing the contrast between the dark ink and light background, capturing a rural scene with a sense of calm and emptiness.
Willem Buytewech, Road at the Edge of the Forest, 1621, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.1.30

Road at the Edge of the Forest

Willem Buytewech · 1621 · etching ·  Accession ID  1950.1.30