Who painted The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto]?

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto] was painted by Bartholomeus Breenbergh in 1625.

Where can I see The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto]?

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto]?

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto] is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto]?

Museum-quality prints of The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto]

Bartholomeus Breenbergh , 1625

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo [recto] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Bartholomeus Breenbergh. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand?, lower left verso in graphite: Breenberg 15 / D30054; rest by later hands: upper left verso in graphite: 4949 / 31; upper right verso in graphite: e / 033406 / 20 / Vonchont / Veam (?) / JBS / 25 x 19 (erased)
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

The Fantastic Rocks and Castle at Bomarzo is a drawing by Bartholomeus Breenbergh, created around 1625. It is executed in pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash over black chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a rugged cliffside landscape with a castle on a hill surrounded by buildings and a tower. The foreground features rough water with waves crashing against the rocks, evoking a sense of a natural, untamed environment.

Technique & Style

Breenbergh employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey the texture of the rocks and water, achieving a sense of wildness and unevenness. The use of brown ink and wash gives the scene a muted, earthy tone.