Toren van de Abdijkerk te Egmond, in welstand, 1798 1799

This etching by Hendrik Schwegman depicts the ruins of the Abbey Church in Egmond, the Netherlands. The church, built in the 13th century, was destroyed by fire in 1798. The ruins are shown in the foreground, with a tall, partially ruined tower on the left and a partially-destroyed nave to the right. The scene is rendered in a detailed and accurate manner, typical of Schwegman's work. The piece is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offering insight into the history of architecture and the artistry of the late 18th century in the Netherlands.