Gezicht op kasteel Mörby by Adam Perelle

Gezicht op kasteel Mörby 1670 - 1674

garden

aged paper

toned paper

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

Adam Perelle’s “Gezicht op kasteel Mörby” is an etching depicting the Mörby Castle in Sweden, featuring the castle's architecture and expansive formal gardens. The detailed view emphasizes the grandeur of the castle, with its geometrically designed gardens showcasing the meticulous planning of the time. This engraving is a prime example of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, capturing the era's fascination with architectural representation and landscape design. This piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.