Gezicht op het kasteel van Oosterwijk 1764

This 1764 drawing by Johan Johansz. Balen, titled "Gezicht op het kasteel van Oosterwijk," depicts a picturesque view of Oosterwijk Castle, a prominent historical landmark in the Netherlands. The artist's meticulous detail captures the castle's architectural features, including its towering spires and surrounding greenery. The composition, with its long perspective and subtle shading, evokes a sense of peaceful tranquility. "Gezicht op het kasteel van Oosterwijk" is an important historical document and provides insight into the Dutch landscape and architectural styles of the 18th century.