The village of Nederhorst and the castle from the south by Roelant Roghman

The village of Nederhorst and the castle from the south c. 1646 - 1647

amateur sketch

aged paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

Roelant Roghman’s “The village of Nederhorst and the castle from the south” is a detailed pencil drawing depicting a Dutch landscape. The artist's meticulous attention to detail showcases a grand castle situated in the background, with the village of Nederhorst in the foreground. This artwork, dated between 1646 and 1647, reflects the 17th-century Dutch fascination with capturing the beauty of their own country, and is a testament to Roghman's skill in depicting architectural structures and the natural world. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Roghman created a picturesque portrayal of Nederhorst, the church and castle, and a carriage making its way across the bridge right up to the gate. The drawing’s original panoramic character became clear when this sheet was reunited with the recently gifted right half. It was not unusual for art dealers to cut drawings into separate pieces. Two or three individual drawings often fetched more than a single large one.