Valley with an Aged Castle
1784
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacobus Buys
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Valley with an Aged Castle is a 1784 chalk by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet valley with a river cutting through it. On the left, a shepherd guides a small herd of sheep and goats toward the water. To the right, a tall, crumbling castle sits on a hill, its stone walls weathered and one tower leaning slightly. Trees line the riverbank, and a few birds fly in the sky above rolling hills. The artist used a mix of soft lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel both detailed and dreamy. The castle’s ruins add a sense of history, while the shepherd’s calm work keeps the mood peaceful. Next, check out how this print was made using etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Jacobus Buys (1726–1798) was an artist, born in Weesp.
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