Building in Ruins at the Side of a River
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Building in Ruins at the Side of a River is a 1707 ink by Jan Smees, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a river winding through a rocky landscape. Tall, twisted trees line the shore, and a crumbling stone building sits half-buried in the hills. A few small figures and animals are scattered near the water’s edge, giving a sense of scale to the wild scene. The artist used sharp lines to show texture—rough bark, jagged rocks, and crumbling walls. The print looks hand-drawn, with no color but lots of detail in the shadows and light. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
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