Vervallen toren van een kasteel 1838 - 1887

"Vervallen toren van een kasteel" (Ruined Tower of a Castle) is a pencil drawing created between 1838 and 1887 by Dutch artist Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch. The work depicts the crumbling remains of a tower, likely a castle, set against a hill. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading capture the mood of melancholic beauty often associated with Romantic art. Weissenbruch, known for his landscapes and architectural drawings, captures the passage of time and the enduring presence of history through this evocative portrayal of a crumbling structure. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.