Schloss Poelenburg bei Heemskerk 

Roelant Roghman made "Schloss Poelenburg bei Heemskerk" with pen and gray ink in the 17th century. Roghman came from an era and a place, the Netherlands, deeply invested in its own image, its own sense of self. In this quiet landscape, we witness a very specific kind of Dutch pride, one rooted in its architecture and connection to the land. Roghman was especially interested in castles and manors like this one, particularly those that had fallen into ruin. It makes me think about the way the Dutch understood their place in time. He wasn't just showing buildings; he was capturing a sense of Dutch heritage and identity. Roghman wasn't merely documenting; he was inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time, the impact of history, and the enduring spirit of a place and its people.