The Entrance Gate of the Ruins of Brederode Castle, Hercules Segers, c. 1618 - c. 1622

The Entrance Gate of the Ruins of Brederode Castle, Hercules Segers, c. 1618 - c. 1622

line etching, counterproof (probably), printed in black on linen prepared with a grey, lead-based ground, highlighted with yellowish-white oil paint, coloured with transparent paint in light and dark grey, h c.185mm × w c.123mm Catalogue entry

Segers depicted Brederode Castle’s east gate meticulously and close-up. He accentuated various architectural elements with light and dark grey paint and the highlights with yellowish white oil paint.

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