Ruïne met grazende geiten Possibly 1624 - 1670

"Ruïne met grazende geiten" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Aken, dating to the mid-17th century. The print depicts a ruined castle in the foreground, with goats grazing in the courtyard. The artist masterfully uses hatching lines to depict the castle's crumbling walls and the texture of the foliage, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. Van Aken's etching embodies a popular artistic theme of the era, emphasizing the passage of time and the transience of human structures against the backdrop of nature's enduring presence.