View of Kasteel Waijestein, Seen from the East c. 1646 - 1647

"View of Kasteel Waijestein, Seen from the East" is a drawing by Roelant Roghman, created between 1646 and 1647, now on display at the Rijksmuseum. Roghman, a Dutch landscape artist, specialized in depicting the natural beauty of his surroundings with meticulous detail. This work showcases the architectural splendor of Kasteel Waijestein, a Dutch castle, nestled within a verdant grove of trees. Roghman's use of light and shadow, and his meticulous attention to detail, create a realistic and atmospheric representation of the castle. The drawing reflects the growing interest in landscape painting during the Dutch Golden Age.