Ruïne van het Huis te Kleef bij Haarlem 1741 - 1795

Cornelis van Noorde's "Ruïne van het Huis te Kleef bij Haarlem" is a detailed pen and ink drawing depicting the ruins of a house in the Dutch countryside. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the crumbling walls and broken windows of the building, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and grazing cattle. The artist's precise lines and attention to detail highlight the somber beauty of decay, reflecting a popular theme in 18th-century Dutch art. Van Noorde, known for his architectural drawings and landscapes, skillfully captures the melancholic atmosphere of the abandoned house, creating a poignant portrayal of time's passage.