Landschap met de ruïne van een abdij 1590 - 1662

Adriaen van Stalbemt's etching, "Landschap met de ruïne van een abdij," depicts a rural landscape with the ruins of an abbey in the background. The etching, created between 1590 and 1662, showcases van Stalbemt's skill in capturing the beauty of the Dutch countryside. The prominent abbey ruins, a testament to the passage of time, are contrasted with the pastoral scene in the foreground, where figures and sheep graze peacefully. This artwork exemplifies van Stalbemt's mastery of etching and his keen observation of the natural world. The etching is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.