# Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CROOS, Anthonie Jansz. van der](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/croos-anthonie-jansz-van-der-r3c0a38ef8b1378>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 109 x 165 cm

## Commentary

Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond c. 1659 Oil on canvas, 109 x 165 cm Private collection The ruins depicted in this painting were the result of the devastation ordered by William I, Prince of Orange in 1573, who wanted to prevent the Spanish from capturing the strategic site. The ruins were a source of inspiration for Dutch and Flemish artists, many drawings, engravings and paintings are known depicting them.

## Related artworks

- [Landscape with the Ruined Castle of Egmond \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/croos-anthonie-jansz-van-der-r3c0a38ef8b1378/landscape-with-the-ruined-castle-of-egmond-detail-ra56d800ba8ffed>)

## Attribution

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