Bird’s-eye View of Slot Schagen, Seen from the North c. 1646 - 1647

"Bird’s-eye View of Slot Schagen, Seen from the North" is a drawing by Dutch artist Roelant Roghman, dating back to c. 1646-1647. It depicts a bird's-eye view of Slot Schagen, a castle in the Netherlands, from the north. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Roghman's skilled use of pen and ink to create detailed and realistic depictions of the architectural structures and surrounding landscape. The perspective and composition, typical of 17th-century Dutch art, create a sense of depth and realism, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves overlooking the castle. The detailed rendering of the castle, its gardens, and the surrounding countryside exemplifies Roghman's talent for capturing the beauty of the Dutch landscape.