Two views of Loevestein Castle by Roelant Roghman

Two views of Loevestein Castle c. 1646 - 1647

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Two Views of Loevestein Castle" is a drawing by Dutch artist Roelant Roghman, created between 1646 and 1647. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a panoramic landscape depicting the famous Loevestein Castle in the Netherlands. The meticulous detail and precise lines of the drawing showcase Roghman's mastery of draftsmanship, capturing the castle's imposing architecture and the surrounding natural environment. The drawing offers viewers a glimpse into the historical significance of the castle, which played a crucial role in Dutch history, notably as a prison for political figures.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Roghman twice sketched Loevestein Castle from a distance on long rectangular sheets of paper. The first drawing presents the complex from the opposite side of the Waal River; the second one from the land. Roghman ran out of space while making the second drawing and therefore sketched the remainder of the ramparts at the lower right.