Berkenrode Castle
probably c. 1628
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Anonymous gift in memory of Charles B. Hoyt
Accession Number
1950.2.49
Art Historical Context
Pieter Jansz Saenredam, a leading figure of the Dutch Golden Age, created this engraving of Berkenrode Castle around 1628. Renowned for his precise architectural renderings, Saenredam brought a scientific eye to his subjects, often employing careful perspective studies to convey the grandeur and stability of buildings. Though best known for luminous church interiors, this print demonstrates his skill in capturing exterior views of historic structures with clarity and restraint. Executed as an engraving on laid paper, the work reflects the era’s growing interest in reproducible images that cou...