Ruined Tower Right of Center

Ruined Tower Right of Center

Willem Buytewech

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a ruined tower, with a large section missing from its center. The tower's walls are crumbling, and vegetation is growing out of the cracks. In the foreground, a path leads up to the tower, flanked by rocks and bushes. To the left of the tower, a smaller structure is visible, while trees and bushes surround the tower on the right. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying in the distance. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque movement, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the works of the Baroque movement.

More by Willem Buytewech

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app