Gezicht op de ruïne van een kasteel 1829 - 1839

"Gezicht op de ruïne van een kasteel" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Paulus Lauters, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and architectural views. Created between 1829 and 1839, the drawing depicts a ruined castle, a bridge with a figure walking across it, a moat filled with water, and a surrounding landscape. The artist's use of hatching and shading conveys the texture of the stone walls and the foliage surrounding the castle. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this detailed drawing exemplifies Lauters' keen eye for observation and his ability to capture the atmospheric beauty of historical ruins.