Landschap met ruïne 1679 - 1728

"Landschap met ruïne" (Landscape with Ruins), a black and white etching by Johannes Gronsveld, depicts a crumbling stone structure in a verdant landscape. Created between 1679 and 1728, the artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of decay. The etching features a ruined building with arched doorways and crumbling walls, surrounded by foliage and figures, lending a sense of serenity to the scene. This etching, small in size (130 mm x 177 mm), showcases Gronsveld's penchant for incorporating architectural ruins into his compositions, a common theme in Dutch art.