Gezicht op kasteel Maalstede by Pieter Hendricksz. Schut

Gezicht op kasteel Maalstede c. 1662

aged paper

toned paper

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

pencil art

"Gezicht op kasteel Maalstede" is an etching by Pieter Hendricksz. Schut, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. This particular work, created around 1662, depicts a view of Maalstede Castle, located in the Netherlands. The artwork showcases the castle's architecture and surrounding landscape, including a church and trees in the foreground. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the Dutch artistic tradition of capturing architectural details and natural scenery.