Vervallen huis bij een zeshoekige toren by Bartholomeus Breenbergh

Vervallen huis bij een zeshoekige toren 1639 - 1640

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pen and ink

ink drawing

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

pen work

Bartholomeus Breenbergh's "Vervallen huis bij een zeshoekige toren" (Collapsed house near a hexagonal tower), a 17th-century etching, depicts a crumbling building with a hexagonal tower, surrounded by trees and foliage. The artist uses detailed lines to create a sense of depth and texture, showcasing the ruins' decaying beauty. The composition features a balanced interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the scene's melancholic mood. This small-scale work, measuring just 96 mm by 64 mm, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with architectural ruins, a popular subject in Dutch Golden Age art.