Ruïne van de Abdij te Rijnsburg 1813

Hermanus Numan's 1813 drawing, "Ruïne van de Abdij te Rijnsburg," depicts the ruins of Rijnsburg Abbey in the Netherlands. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Numan's skill in capturing the architectural detail of the abbey, contrasting the standing church tower with the crumbling remains of the larger abbey. This romantic portrayal of historical decay exemplifies the artistic sensibilities of the early 19th century, highlighting the allure of ruins as symbols of past grandeur and the passage of time.