Het kasteel Aldegonde 1598

"Het kasteel Aldegonde" is an etching by Pieter Bast, created in 1598. This detailed print depicts a fortified castle, likely Aldegonde in the Netherlands, with a drawbridge, a moat, and figures engaged in daily activities. The artwork is a fine example of the meticulous style and precision of Dutch Renaissance prints, capturing the architecture and atmosphere of a specific place and time. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insights into the fortified structures and life in the Low Countries during the late 16th century.