St. Quintin's Castle near Cowbridge in Glamorgan Shire, from Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales 1773 - 1775

Paul Sandby's "St. Quintin's Castle near Cowbridge in Glamorgan Shire" is an aquatint print from his series "Twelve Views in Aquatinta from Drawings taken on the Spot in South Wales." Created between 1773 and 1775, the artwork depicts the ruins of St. Quintin's Castle, a prominent landmark in Glamorgan Shire, Wales. Sandby's use of aquatint, a technique that creates tonal effects through the application of acid to a metal plate, imparts a soft, atmospheric quality to the scene, highlighting the crumbling walls and verdant surroundings. This print showcases Sandby's talent for capturing the beauty and history of the Welsh landscape.