Ruïne met rechthoekige toren 1560

"Ruïne met rechthoekige toren" (Ruin with Rectangular Tower), a 1560 etching by Lambertus Suavius, depicts a crumbling stone structure, likely a church or castle, surrounded by overgrown foliage. The artist, known for his detailed renderings of architectural ruins, masterfully captures the passage of time and the slow decay of once-grand buildings. The etching’s small scale, measuring 91 mm x 108 mm, emphasizes the intimacy and vulnerability of the subject. Suavius's artwork is a testament to the enduring power of ruins to evoke a sense of history and loss, resonating with viewers even centuries later.