View of Kasteel Frisselstein, Veghel Possibly 1676

Barend Klotz created this delicate pen and brown ink wash drawing of Kasteel Frisselstein in Veghel. The appeal of this image is the way it evokes Dutch culture and the historical significance of the castle. The drawing's setting in the Netherlands and the inclusion of a church steeple, subtly places it within the context of Dutch society and its institutions. Frisselstein Castle, a medieval structure, is representative of the historical events and social structures of the area. Frisselstein Castle may have served as a symbol of authority, land control, or military power. Studying drawings such as this helps historians understand the cultural values and power structures that helped shape the past. By doing more research, we can learn more about the history of the place, the purpose it served in society, and the events that occurred there. This process of inquiry, with reference to a wider social and institutional setting, allows us to grasp the relationship between art and society.