Castle
1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Castle is a 1560 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a castle with a bridge, surrounded by trees and a body of water. The castle has multiple towers and a large building in the center. In the foreground, people are walking and a dog is running. The scene is serene, with a few birds flying in the sky. The artist, Lucas van Doetechum, was a master of etching and drypoint techniques, which he used to create this intricate and detailed image.
