Berglandschap met een kasteelruïne c. 1871 - 1878

"Berglandschap met een kasteelruïne" (Mountain Landscape with Castle Ruins) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Maria Vos, created between 1871 and 1878. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a picturesque landscape featuring the ruins of a castle overlooking a valley. Vos's detailed rendering of the stonework and the surrounding foliage creates a sense of history and tranquility, highlighting the enduring presence of the past in the natural world. This drawing exemplifies Vos's talent for capturing the beauty of her surroundings and her interest in historical architecture.