Hammershus på Bornholm 1849

print, etching

amateur sketch

toned paper

ink painting

print

etching

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

carved into stone

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

"Hammershus på Bornholm" is an etching by Danish artist Vilhelm Kyhn, created in 1849. The artwork depicts the ruins of Hammershus, a medieval castle on the Danish island of Bornholm. Kyhn, known for his landscapes and architectural subjects, captures the crumbling castle with a sense of historical grandeur and melancholy. The detailed etching showcases the castle's intricate structure, highlighting its decayed state and the passage of time. The print, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Kyhn's keen observation and skill in depicting the beauty of historical ruins.