Ruins of Honingen Castle near Rotterdam by Roelant Roghman

Ruins of Honingen Castle near Rotterdam c. 1646 - 1647

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

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Roelant Roghman's "Ruins of Honingen Castle near Rotterdam" is a detailed black and white drawing of a castle ruin, created around 1646-1647. The ruins are situated on a small island with a moat surrounding them and depicted from a slightly elevated perspective. The artist, Roelant Roghman, was a prominent Dutch painter and draftsman known for his captivating depictions of landscapes and ruins. This drawing exemplifies his mastery of detail and subtle shading, capturing the weathered texture and grandeur of the ancient structure. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Roghman rendered the ruins of Honingen Castle with delicate black chalk lines and loose grey wash applied with a brush. He succeeded in merging its remains into the picturesque landscape. The castle suffered much damage during the Eighty Years’ War against the Spanish. The domain was bought by the city of Rotterdam, and the dilapidated castle was torn down in 1672.