Gezicht op het kasteel van Schiplaken by Jean-Baptiste Madou

Gezicht op het kasteel van Schiplaken 1822 - 1825

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

photo restoration

ink paper printed

parchment

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

"Gezicht op het kasteel van Schiplaken" (View of Schiplaken Castle) is an 1822-1825 lithograph by Belgian artist Jean-Baptiste Madou. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a serene landscape featuring a grand manor house nestled amidst trees and a small stream. The meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the castle and its surroundings are characteristic of Madou's style. The work's charming composition and focus on everyday life showcase Madou's expertise in capturing the beauty of the everyday.