Kasteel Heeswijk 1901

This is Willem Wenckebach’s ‘Kasteel Heeswijk’ made with etching. The marks here are like little threads, carefully woven together to conjure this castle from what feels like a dream. It’s all about process, about how many tiny decisions add up to something bigger, something solid. Look closely, you can see the lines shifting, changing direction as if Wenckebach was figuring it out as he went along, feeling his way through the image. The texture is amazing, right? The way the ink catches on the paper gives a real sense of depth, making the stone feel rough and the water shimmer, like a memory. The darks are intense, balanced by the lighter areas, which creates a mood that’s both nostalgic and immediate. The way the light hits the castle's highest tower is particularly striking, a beacon in the gloom. It feels like a nod to Rembrandt, who also knew how to turn the ordinary into something timeless and evocative. Art is a conversation, after all, an echo through time.