Hunebed te Valthe
1857 - 1864
Medium
paper
Dimensions
292; 375
About this artwork
Illustratie voor: W.J. Hofdijk, Ons voorgeslacht in zijn dagelyksch leven geschilderd, Kruseman, Haarlem 1859-1864.
Art Historical Context
**Hunebed te Valthe** (1857–1864) by Hendrik Kruseman van Elten captures a evocative scene of one of the Netherlands' ancient megalithic, or *hunebedden*, located in Valthe, Drenthe. Rendered on paper in a compact format (approximately 292 × 375 mm), this illustration reflects the 19th-century Romantic fascination with national heritage and prehistory. Kruseman van Elten a Dutch artist known for his luminous landscapes and atmospheric rural scenes, skillfully renders the massive stone structure amid a pastoral setting, evoking a sense of timeless mystery. Created as an illustration for W.J. H...
About the Artist
Hendrik Dirk Kruseman van Elten · 1829–1904
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