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A work by an outstanding Flemish author of the Baroque era. To create such a precise and detailed picture, he used a pen, watercolor, and ink. Such diversity allowed him to depict both the majestic architecture with high accuracy and the surrounding natural landscapes. Although with minimal means, the work turned out to be quite atmospheric.
The place itself is the embankment of the Neckar River in the city of Heidelberg, Germany, which is famous for its university. The work became an important historical document, as this castle was later repeatedly rebuilt and reconstructed.
The color scheme of the canvas is quite simple and laconic: white, brown, and blue colors. It does not distract us from contemplating the main thing - the castle, which, of course, is the central object of the work, although it is in the background. Perhaps a quiet morning is depicted here, which the author enjoyed during his journey, watching the quiet sky and a ship sailing by.
