Gezicht op de ruïnes van burcht Sooneck 1822

This 1822 etching by Jakob Wilhelm Christian Roux, titled "Gezicht op de ruïnes van burcht Sooneck", depicts the ruins of Sooneck Castle in Germany. The artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 19th-century landscape art, capturing the picturesque beauty of the ruins amidst a verdant hillside overlooking a river. Roux's meticulous detail brings the scene to life, highlighting the castle's crumbling towers and the surrounding foliage. The etching's delicate lines and subtle shading contribute to its overall atmospheric quality.