Landschap met een ruïne 1766

"Landschap met een ruïne" is an etching by Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, created in 1766. The artwork depicts a bridge over a canal, with a ruined tower in the background and figures walking on the bridge. The meticulous detail and use of light and shadow are characteristic of Philips's work, which often depicted landscapes and architectural ruins. The composition is balanced and serene, evoking a sense of tranquility and the passage of time. This small etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Philips’s skill in capturing the picturesque beauty of the Dutch countryside.