Gezicht op de zuidzijde van Schloss Heidelberg 1784

Abel Schlicht's 1784 etching, "Gezicht op de zuidzijde van Schloss Heidelberg", depicts a view of the south side of Heidelberg Castle, a significant historical landmark in Germany. This detailed etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the castle's impressive architecture and crumbling walls. The work's meticulous lines and shading create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the castle's grandeur and its subsequent decline. Schlicht's work is an important example of 18th-century architectural drawing, capturing the historical significance and visual beauty of Heidelberg Castle.