Six Views of Heidelberg Castle: Tower
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a tower of Heidelberg Castle in this painting. It's a detailed view of the castle's architecture. The artist, Ernst Fries, likely visited the castle to draw it from life, which was a common practice at the time. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists like Ernst Fries created soft, hazy effects in their work.
