Kasteel op een heuvel 1919

Lodewijk Schelfhout made this image of a castle on a hill; it’s a black and white print, and it feels like a journey, doesn't it? Imagine Schelfhout, his focus intense, etching into the plate with a tool in hand. You can see he isn't trying to capture reality; he’s shaping it. Those trees aren’t just trees. They're these bold, graphic gestures, reaching, framing the scene. And then there's that radiant sunrise, almost theatrical. It’s not just light; it’s drama! I love the way he’s used light to create mood. It’s like the whole landscape is breathing. Artists borrow and build on each other’s work, even across time, with a conversation around mark-making and representation. “Kasteel op een heuvel” is not just a picture of a castle; it’s a mood, a moment, an experience. It’s an invitation.