Rocky Landscape with a Ruined Castle

Artist: Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael
Artwork: Rocky Landscape with a Ruined Castle
Description: Rocky Landscape with a Ruined Castle is a drawing by the Dutch artist Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael. The drawing is in pen and brown ink with brown wash, over black chalk, heightened with white gouache, on cream laid paper. It is signed and dated 1648. The drawing depicts a ruined castle on a rocky hilltop. In the foreground, a group of figures are walking and talking. The drawing is a fine example of Ruisdael’s skill as a draughtsman. The artist has used a variety of techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the drawing. The pen and brown ink lines are used to create the outlines of the figures and the castle, while the brown wash is used to create the shadows and the background. The white gouache is used to highlight the details of the figures and the castle. The drawing is a fine example of Ruisdael’s skill as a draughtsman.
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