In den Ruinen von Wolfstein in der Oberpfalz c. 1815

"In den Ruinen von Wolfstein in der Oberpfalz" (c. 1815) by Johann Christoph Erhard depicts the crumbling ruins of Wolfstein castle in the Upper Palatinate region of Germany. This evocative drawing, now held in the Städel Museum, captures the romantic, melancholic spirit of the era. Erhard's use of washes creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the weathered stone and the surrounding landscape, emphasizing the passage of time and the enduring power of nature.