Bergachtig landschap met ruïnes by Zacharias Blijhooft

Bergachtig landschap met ruïnes 1600 - 1682

aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

etching

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

"Bergachtig landschap met ruïnes" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Zacharias Blijhooft, created between 1600 and 1682. The artwork depicts a mountainous landscape with ruins in the distance, and three figures in the foreground. The drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and exemplifies Blijhooft's talent for depicting nature with meticulous detail. The drawing, measuring 156 mm in height and 202 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the picturesque scenery of Blijhooft's time.