Ruïne van het Kasteel van Coucy Possibly 1902 - 1908

"Ruïne van het Kasteel van Coucy," a photograph by Delizy, captures the crumbling grandeur of the Coucy Castle in France. The image, dating from 1902-1908, reveals the weathered stone walls and remnants of the once-mighty fortress, now overtaken by vegetation. Delizy's photograph exemplifies the artistic movement of Pictorialism, where photographers sought to elevate the medium to the level of fine art through soft focus, tonal range, and evocative imagery. "Ruïne van het Kasteel van Coucy," now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the impermanence of even the most formidable structures.