Title Page for A.D. van Buren Schele's "Adolf van Gelder", Amsterdam, 1842

Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts a scene with knights and a castle under the moonlight. The artwork shows armored knights in conversation next to a horse, with a grand castle in the background. The castle has multiple roofs and turrets, set against a cloudy sky illuminated by the moon. In the distance, there are figures involved in an activity or conflict. The scene is detailed with shading to create depth and contrast, emphasizing the nighttime setting. Surrounding the composition is text that seems to be the title and publication information for a book or manuscript.