{"product_id":"slot-ter-lee-jan-de-beijer","title":"Slot Ter Lee - Jan de Beijer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical drawing by Jan de Beijer, capturing the ruins of Slot Ter Lee with pen, ink, and grey wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan de Beijer was a prolific draughtsman known for his topographical records of the Dutch Republic. This work depicts the ruins of Slot Ter Lee, a site that held historical importance in the region. De Beijer utilised a combination of pen and ink with delicate grey washes to capture the architectural decay of the castle walls against the surrounding rural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century topographical art. A foreground figure leans on a staff, observing the ruins, while a small herd of cattle grazes nearby. To the right, a path leads the eye towards a distant church spire, providing a sense of scale and distance. The use of wash allows for subtle gradations of light, suggesting a soft, overcast sky typical of the Low Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Beijer produced a vast number of these drawings during his travels, often intended for collectors or as preparatory studies for engravings. His approach was observational, prioritising accuracy in the depiction of buildings and local geography. Unlike the more dramatic compositions of earlier Dutch masters, his work focuses on the quiet reality of the countryside. The ruins are rendered with attention to their structural state, showing the masonry and remnants of the fortification. This print captures the precise, measured style that defined his career, offering a window into the appearance of the Dutch countryside during the mid-eighteenth century. The work remains a valuable record for historians interested in the architectural history of the region, as well as for those who appreciate the technical discipline of classical topographical drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan de Beijer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429274292559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429279928655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429279961423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429279994191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429280026959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429280059727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429280092495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429280125263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429280158031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429280190799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429280223567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429280256335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Slot-Ter-Lee_Poster_CompositorV1_1786179397602.jpg?v=1786235174","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/slot-ter-lee-jan-de-beijer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}