Ruins of the Chapel of Eykenduyen, near the Hague, from Verscheyden Landtschapjes (Various Little Landscapes), Plate 10 1611 - 1621

"Ruins of the Chapel of Eykenduyen, near the Hague" is an etching by Dutch artist Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, created between 1611 and 1621. This print, depicting a crumbling church, is part of Buytewech's series "Verscheyden Landtschapjes" (Various Little Landscapes). It is a quintessential example of 17th century Dutch landscape art, showcasing the artist's fascination with the picturesque and the dramatic effect of ruins. The meticulously rendered detail in the ruins, the solitary tree, and the distant horizon creates a sense of melancholic beauty. This print is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.