Gezichten op De Blauwe Camer en de ruïne van Kasteel Strijen in Oosterhout 1746

This etching by Hendrik Spilman, created in 1746, depicts the Norbertine nunnery in Oosterhout, and the remains of the nearby Castle Strijen. The artwork highlights the transition from a flourishing religious institution to the ruins of a once grand castle, representing a changing landscape in 18th-century Netherlands. The detailed depiction of architectural features and surrounding landscape creates a sense of realism, characteristic of Spilman’s meticulous style.