castle Loevestein Photo

Photographer’s Note

In 1385 regent Albrecht van Beieren took over possession of the castle and appointed his trustee Brunstijn van Herwijnen as the castle's keeper. At this time the castle was strengthened but when this Brunstijn became to powerful the castle was besieged for 15 days by another trustee of Albrecht; Willem van Oostervant. During this siege a corner tower and part of the curtain wall had collapsed. Willem gained the castle's fief as a reward.

After his death in 1417 he was succeeded by his daughter Jacoba van Beieren. She then used the castle for the first time as a prison for political opponents. Until 1449 there was a lot of turmoil in the regions politics and a couple of keepers succeeded one another. During the following hundred years the castle saw some skirmishes but nothing major.

In 1570 the castle was taken by cunning; 8 Calvinist rebels disguised as monks, managed to get into the castle and quickly shot the keeper of the castle. Two days later they were joined by another 10 of their fellows. The plan was to wait for reinforcements coming from Germany and try to take over the nearby cities of Woudrichem and Gorinchem to rebel against the then Spanish rule under Count Alva. Alas, the reinforcements never made it because of wintery conditions and a small Spanish army recaptured the castle after a short siege. The rebel leader committed suicide by setting fire to his room. The Spanish later decapitated his corpse and nailed his head to the gallows in 's-Hertogenbosch.
From then until 1589 the castle changed hands between the Spanish and the rebels (called the 'Geuzen') once more and never came under Spanish rule again.

From 1614 on the castle was used as a state prison. In 1619 a famous Dutch scholar; Hugo de Groot, was imprisoned in the castle together with his wife and daughter to serve a life term sentence. In 1621 however he managed to escape from the castle by hiding in a big wooden bookcase which was being brought out of the castle.

Hugo de Groot (1583-1645) was 48 when the Delft artist Van Miereveld painted his portrait in 1631. The internationally famous jurist Grotius, the Latin version of the name adopted by De Groot, had returned to the Dutch Republic in the autumn of 1631. After his spectacular escape in 1621 from Loevestein Castle where he had been serving a life sentence since 1619, he had fled to France. Back in the Republic he hoped to be able to continue his life unmolested. However, after half a year, arrest was immanent and once again De Groot fled. This painting is one of several copies of the portrait. The fate of the original is no longer known.

Other prisoners were: a captured English vice-admiral; George Ayscue (1666), several Dutch mayors who surrendered their towns to the French without fighting (1700's) and during the French occupation until 1813, Spanish, Russian and English prisoners of war.

Other occupants were a battalion of Scottish mercenaries around 1750 who left some murals in their living quarters.

In the 16th century an earthwork fortress was put up around the castle of which some can still be seen today. In the 19th century the castle was incorporated into a new and enlarged earthwork fortress which made the castle an important stronghold in the New Holland Waterline (a line of defensive works using water throughout the western part of Holland). Loevestein Castle lost its military function in 1952.

Another one of this famous castle, a very interesting place for a landscape photographer. I hope you like it.
regard jaap

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mikolaj_kawa (30019) 2009-09-05 1:25

Hello Jaap! Amazing castle, wonderful landscape. Superb colours. Ideal POV and composition. Very good exposure. Nice frame. Well done!

besnard (30608) 2009-09-05 1:26

Bonjour Jaap
La lumière de l'hiver donne des couleurs incroyables au paysage. C'est toujours un excellent travail soigné comme tu le sais le faire.
Merci pour cette belle image et bon week-end.
Nicole

bakes888 (18165) 2009-09-05 1:32

Hi Jaap. The bare trees give away the season of this scene. Just beautiful light and colours, and well composed to make the most of that wonderful sky also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

Tweety (3368) 2009-09-05 1:32

Bonjour Jaap,
Une lumière et des couleurs incroyables ! Une image bien équilibrée, très belle, et très agréable à regarder.
Toutes mes félicitations.
Christophe

rodgerg (23957) 2009-09-05 1:32

Dag Jaap,

A superb place and a very nice shot with a very good mangament of licht which give superb colors especially the blu of the sky and of the watre. Great propsect effect too.
Goed WE,
Roger

Buin (37572) 2009-09-05 1:42

Hallo Jaap!
Again one of all these most beautiful and somehow "modest" castles in your region. You show it in a wonderful light condition in its truly gorgeous surroundings. And this again this obviously special "dutch" sky. Are these pollarded willows along the water in front of the castle? I love them.
A photo really to marvel ...
Greetings from a cool and rainy Westphalia - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

jurek1951 (25952) 2009-09-05 1:45

Hi Jaap,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good colors and sharpness.
Excellent point of view,
well done.
Georg

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subhendu_bagchi (3047) 2009-09-05 2:04

Namaste Jaap.
An extravagant castle and lovely water. Sharpness is of top quality. Nice colours. The trees are spectacular, specially of right side of the frame. The light control here is proper. Tfs. Have a great weekend.
Subhendu

vasilpro (8644) 2009-09-05 2:21

Hello Jaap,
When I saw this photo my thought went to Bob Ross painting lessons, amazing picture in all levels.
Have a nice WE, Vasilis.

gentedilivello (1861) 2009-09-05 2:22

Hi Japp,
this picture is really a masterpiece. You show us this hidyllic place in a magnificent way. I like all in this picture: light, colors, sharpness, POV... all!
TFS.
Have a great weekend.
Gabriele.

janneman (1210) 2009-09-05 2:34

Je gevoel voor perspectief en het gebruik maken van dramatische luchten, is fenomenaal.
Hier bewijs je dat voor mij nog maar weer eens een keer.
Het warme licht van de laagstaande winterzon benadrukt de kwaliteit van deze foto nog eens extra!
Prachtig!!!

gildasjan (23726) 2009-09-05 3:37

Bonjour jaap
Le tableau est très séduisant avec cette superbe lumière,encore du très bon job à la "CARPER"ici.
Bravo et bon weekend
Amicalement
gildas

jlbrthnn (37817) 2009-09-05 3:41

Hello Jaap,
It is an extraordinary photograph or painting. From the point of view and framing, via the management of the light and the colors, the realization is exceptional. It should be added that the subject of the photograph is superb. congratulations.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

Cretense (55946) 2009-09-05 3:51

Hello Jaap!

Amazing place, outstanding landscape photography! Great composition and framing, incredible sky, great light management and beautiful saturated colours! The only tiny "problem" is that there are some signs of PP around the trees, but that's a minor "detail". Congratulations!

Hercules

pauloog (6467) 2009-09-05 4:35

Dag Jaap,
Mooie warme en zachte kleuren met het kasteel zo mooi gebracht in zijn omgeving van riet, water en kale bomen. Goede lage horizon.
Groetjes,
Paul

MarianneS (14264) 2009-09-05 5:00

Dear Jaap,
Another beautiful photo! I am so glad you are back on TE for a few weeks!
Your photos are enchanted! The sight here is beautiful, enhanced by the clouds in the sky and by a great light.
Very well done!
Marianne

belido (16411) 2009-09-05 5:26

Hi Jaap,

it's an image with a pleasant dynamic range. I really like that effect. The cloudy sky contrasts nicely with the colors of the land and the castle is well placed in the frame. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

feather (49858) 2009-09-05 6:20

Holland seems to have so many castles next to water, although this time it is not close enough for your famous reflections.:D
You had excellent winter light, attractive colours, a pretty sky and you composed another beautiful image.
Kath

pajaran (3039) 2009-09-05 6:34

Pozdrav iz Srbije.
Ima li sarana ...
Dobra kompozicija, boje, ostrina snimka i trenutak.
Fotografija od koje se uci.
Prijatan vikend, upecaj jednog sarana i za mene, Paja.

hardyuno (2173) 2009-09-05 6:34

Hello Jaap,
this light and the strong colours are really great. The POV is so good composed, what schould i say more, i like it very much. Thank you for sharing
Hartmut

delpeoples (5964) 2009-09-05 6:45

Hi Jaap, the light and shadows here just blow me away. I could be a painting by one of your famous Dutch artists. The sky and trees are ethereally beautiful. Congratulations and thanks for sharing yet another "capolavoro". Warmest regards, Lisa.

asajernigan (14098) 2009-09-05 6:49

Jaap,
This is a nicely composed shot with the off center placement of the castle and the canal leading the eye through the scene. The reeds in the foreground create a nice boarder for the shot. The lighting and colors are great as is the photo's sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

dta (5079) 2009-09-05 7:06

Hello Jaap ,
A wonderful composition , with a large place to the beautiful sky . These winter picture is otstanding , with a superb light , and the so fine effect of the naked branches and the golden grass in the fore ground .
Regards

PJE (19423) 2009-09-05 7:17

Good Morning Jaap. First impressions upon viewing are open expanse of beautiful sky above and a wonderful lighting fallen on the land with a castle tucked behind the trees. The setting here is very peaceful in stark contrast to the history of this place. I love the photo...and think you have captured a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.
Paul

wolf38 (12719) 2009-09-05 7:21

Hello Jaap. Here you show again photo of the top class. Outstanding. Regards, Wolfgang.

saxo042 (15592) 2009-09-05 7:50

Hi Jaap,
A perfect photo with your typical trademarks, like colours, sharpness and composition! A lot to read also in your very interesting note. The only thing I would be interesting of here, would be a map view. Everything else is perfect!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Cricri (43092) 2009-09-05 9:20

Hi Jaap
Tout est magnifique içi, les couleurs et la lumière sont superbe, la présentation au top comme d'hab, félicitations
Have a nice week end for you
cricri

Gerrit (35661) 2009-09-05 13:28

Dag Jaap,
Prachtige foto en geweldige plek en compositie. Mooi winterlicht en prima kleuren/
groeten Gerrit

papagolf21 (56305) 2009-09-05 14:26

Bonsoir, mon bon ami Jaap,
Etonnement, ravissement ! C'est toujours un réel plaisir de contempler vos réalisations. Il existe toujours une recherche du beau tel un peintre qui poserait son chevalet et atteindrait que le ciel lui offre la meilleure exposition.
Magnifique.
Amitiés.
Philippe

npecanhuk (13809) 2009-09-05 14:53

Hello Jaap!
That's a very interesting and truly beautiful picture!
Colors and light are the real highlights here, both in the upper part of this image (sky) and in the bottom (with all those natural details, together with the buildings)!
Sharpness, exposure, depth of field and pov are all excellent!
Composition is superb!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

paura (38310) 2009-09-05 15:54

Jaap,
Absolutamente linda fotografia. Composição de artista e execução de mestre. Muito boa, amigo.

Abraço

Paulo

bostankorkulugu (33522) 2009-09-05 22:16

oh this is one of your best lately... for the charming place, and for the magical light... good sunday jaap...

pablominto (40578) 2009-09-05 23:29

Hello Jaap,

Excellent details in the winter landscape!
The dry grass is nicely coloured, and the naked branches stand out against the February sky...
A balanced composition with good depth, the castle stands out with fine 3D effect!

Greetings,
Pablo -

TopGeo (21737) 2009-09-05 23:33

Hello Jaap! wonderful landscape. Superb colours. Perfect POV I believe that you presented a beautiful picture of castle Help they gave meteorological with the important sky Also dryly tour of nature they gave a dramatic character a note extensive and the interesting frame that with in the first level the grasses with the river added in the composition
I Praise you
Georgios

maltese (21535) 2009-09-06 0:19

Hello Jaap
Un ciel "dramatique" pour donner beaucoup de relief à cette photo et des couleurs superbes avec cette lumière rasante.
Du bon travail!!
Amicalement
Hervé

jjcordier (24606) 2009-09-06 0:33

Jaap
Quel plaisir de pouvoir de nouveau contempler tes magnifiques photos. Chacune d'elles est une véritable leçon pour nous. Quelle façon d'utiliser la lumière, de faire chanter les couleur et quel sens de la composition. Superbe!
Amicalement
JJ

gilou530 (35156) 2009-09-06 2:01

salut jaap
un image superbe comme tu sais nous les présenter, un contraste toujours aussi beau un endroit bien mis en valeur qui respire le calme et la tranquilité, bon boulot
amitiés
gilbert

jhm (82421) 2009-09-06 3:37

Dag Jaap,

U blijft netjes bij uw winter foto, ik weet dat u daar van houd.
Maar een zomer beeld zou hier absoluut niet misstaan.
Almle ingrediënten zijn aanwezig, perspectief, diepte, winter kleuren die zeer zacht overkomen.
Mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

josepmarin (33785) 2009-09-06 4:10

Hi, my friend Jaap,
Beautiful image, you have caught a winter very attractive landscape, with a light and a few colors that give it an appearance of painting, it is almost like a water-color because of its smoothness and its textures.
I like, is a spectacularly nice photo.
Friendly regards,
Josep

dkeus31 (26176) 2009-09-06 5:30

Hi Jaap
great light and colors!
I guess the wide angle makes some distorsions, seems slightly tilted therefore
didier

xavshot (62369) 2009-09-06 9:29

Bonsoir Jaap
je trouve le ciel magnifique et les couleurs font penser à une peinture. Très bon choix de cadrage. Une très belle image.
Xavier

syd1946 (17889) 2009-09-06 9:40

Hello Jaap,
What can I say about your photo...a true natural beauty!Light colors and perspective are fantastic and so well seen.
A masterpiece,Congratulations!

Greetings,
Thomas

elihesamian (26091) 2009-09-06 9:45

Hello dear Carper,
My old and great friend,
indeed you made me glad with your words,that was my first received words from a friend,Thanks a lot.
and your works,as always,here is another masterpiece.
with a cleverly composition that is from a master.
what a sky ! what a light !
very well controlled and the result is strong and very beautiful.I can look at it more and more for minutes.
the balance of the colors are amazing and also very attractive combination we can see here.
very well composed and nicely done Carper,I enjoy it as all your works.
Best Wishes
M

Fis2 (45725) 2009-09-06 10:16

Witaj John!
Wonderful place,
beautiful castle.
I like the frame and colors.
Well done.
Have a nice week
Krzysztof

jafadabret (39541) 2009-09-06 11:19

Bonjour Jaap.
Merci pour cette magnifique photo. J'aime les belles couleurs de février sur les façades du château. Les arbres et les herbes dessinent de beaux graphismes sur le ciel et son reflet.
Bonne soirée !
Jacques

chrisnet (20374) 2009-09-06 11:43

Hello Jaap,
A typical view of the carper's country! I like the very good light and the warm colors. The cloudy sky is stunning too, very good view.
Regards
Christian

gneufeld (15169) 2009-09-06 18:37

Hi jaap,
Beautiful blend of complementary colors to feature this rural scene. I like the long grasses in the foreground and the sky is amazing. Beautiful shot and TFS. Gerald

patdeph (17796) 2009-09-06 22:48

hello Jaap
wonderful!I love the sky,and I love the light on the walls and on the grasses,giving them a super golden color contrasting so beautifully with the blue!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

Nicou (44719) 2009-09-07 1:31

Hello,

Merveilleuse iamge, ce ciel mouvant avec ces douces couleurs, le arbres dénudés de feuilles, le bau château, c'est une emrveille.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

John_F_Kennedy (31355) 2009-09-07 4:50

Hello Jaap,
This is an attractive composition, with very nice framing of the castle. The picture itself is fantastic sharp and the details clearly to see.
Best wishes,
Achim

Vasa (5500) 2009-09-07 7:13

Another picture on the level of Flemish artists. Again my hat to express the compliments. My admiration for your work, Jeep friend!

Warm regards,

Branko

barrufeto_77 (25783) 2009-09-07 8:36

Hi Jaap.

For sure, another masterpiece. The colours and the atmosphere are...excellent!!!

My compliments again!

Kielia (8445) 2009-09-07 8:56

Dear Jaap,
I remember this castle very well from your previous post, but here you have outdone yourself! Such a harmonious combination of colors is a rare sight here! The light is also fantastic. Congratulation to this masterpiece!
Warm regards
Harriet

cherryripe (18973) 2009-09-07 10:16

Hi Jaap
Such a beautiful light here and lovely contrast between the sharp branches of the trees and the wispy clouds which look as though they have been painted in. Good play of natures' angles.
Regards
Nikki

JCG (25263) 2009-09-07 10:51

Hello Jaap,

This winter sky is true a poême and nicely emphasizes this splendid landscape which makes me think of a painting. Beautiful management of the colors and the lights. Very pretty landscape, thank you Jaap.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

COSTANTINO (22643) 2009-09-07 11:30

Hello
Amazing work,amazing picture well done and well seen.
I like the warm colours which give a particular tone to the whole scenery,a shot with excellent quality
ahot with your stamp.Fine pov,beautiful composition
that makesthe mind flying away.
regards and compliments
Costantino

zanzi (4504) 2009-09-07 12:25

Hi Jaap
I discover your marvel a bit late but I am speechless...
The soft light associated with those perfectly saturated colors is beautiful.
Almost a painting
Bravo
Chris

jazu (386) 2009-09-07 14:09

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful picture. Great colors and sharpness. Nice framing. I think, nice dramatic clouds are very important in landscaping. This shot has awesome clouds.
I have one question thou. I believe you did cropping from right side of a bigger image. Trees on the right side, do they stay like that in real world or is this due to wide lens perspective distortion?
I don't know what is wrong with me regarding sensitivity with perspective on any given picture, but I could be wrong regarding this one.
You know what. I think i will star to use tripod as well:)
Your work is magnificent.
cheers
Janusz

danyy (68672) 2009-09-07 23:05

Bonjour jaap,
des photos qui se reconnaissent de très loin, cs paysages magiques auxquels tu ajoutes encoure une touche de fantastique par tes lumières et couleurs. Des teintes magnifiques et une netteté hors paire.
Le sujet lui-même avec ce plan d'eau et cette nature paisible, est séduisant.
Un post processing très efficace.
My friendly regards.
Daniel.

Bluejeans (32173) 2009-09-08 3:52

Oi amigo ,
Gostei desta tua imagem de cores fortes , achei magnificas as árvores sem folhas , bonito o céu tem uma bela textura de nuvens , bom ponto de visão , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

testmaniac (12110) 2009-09-08 4:37

Hi Jaap, fantastic area and very good photo! Wonderful sky!

TFS and regards,
Phil

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Waylim (10747) 2009-09-08 10:15

Hello Jaap,
Such a fine shot of the fortress from a distance. I like it because that allow you to include much of the foreground and the surrounding landscape. I lvoe the warmlight that illuminated the fortrast so nicely, and all the bare trees along the canal and the sky is dramatic with different couds. Beautiful colors and light, good composition. Excellent as always. Thanks
Way

leonorkuhn (13559) 2009-09-08 10:41

Hi Jaap,

Splendid composition! It looks like a painting, with this majestic sky. Great light, beautiful colors and textures. The trees and their reflections create a charming atmosphere.

Greetings from Brasília
Leonor

Graal (57821) 2009-09-08 23:23

Hi Jaap,
another beautiful landscape and photo. Great colours and contrast. Well composed image. An interesting place, good presentation. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Longroute (9295) 2009-09-09 1:03

A photo which, besides the perfection and balance of the composition, possesses the evocative qualities of a painting. It's a photo full of light, with appealing colours (the warm colour of the castle matches exactly that of the grass in the fg) and a rewarding sense of space. Clean and smart like all your compositions.

Best regards,
Donato

danos (32364) 2009-09-09 1:20

Hi Jaap,
a splendid view of this old castle with the canal and the wild plants to create a so attractive environment in the scene.I like the light that floodlight the scene as the clarity of it.Informative your note too.Well done.

Have a nice day,danos

delkoo (34274) 2009-09-09 7:26

hi jaap
i missed this beautiful one, I really love the soft light and the beautiful sky. Composition is perfect and there is a great atmosphere here.

best regards
didier

Tobias__Ortmann (2589) 2009-09-09 8:08

Hi jaap,
great shot again nice lught and the pov is also very pleasing.Great sharpness and dof
Best regards Toba

Silvio1953 (41659) 2009-09-09 11:00

Ciao Jaap, splendid composition with wonderful castle in a lovely landscape, fantastic sky, great light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

gunbud (27819) 2009-09-09 20:30

Hi Jaap,
Fantastic sky with beautiful dramatic clouds seen swirling over this winter scene with the dorment trees seen in stunning sharp details.
The colors are beautiful and crisp.
Regards, Tom

AiresSantos (42010) 2009-09-09 23:32

Hi dear Jaap
Wonderful colours and details in this magnificent picture.
Lovely cloudy sky
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

claudeD (11306) 2009-09-10 6:36

Hello Jaap,

another amazing picture from the Netherlands.Everything matches very well in this shot.I can not find any critique.Perfect fotojob.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

Budapestman (41790) 2009-09-10 6:49

Dear Jaap,
a very beautiful photo (as usual) with superb composition, the mood of the photo is picturesque, the colours and details are beautiful. Great shot, my friend. Have a nice day!
George

clio (22621) 2009-09-10 12:15

Bonsoir Jaap,
The most beautiful skies in Europe, it is in the North where we find them. Van Ruysdael is a painter whom I like very much and this photo reminded me at once he. You left a big place with the sky and with the clouds and it creates a magnificent movement in your composition.
Great!
Have a nice evening!
Diane

jemaflor (39305) 2009-09-10 12:20

Hi Jaap,
great light on your shot ideal to give a great result for this beautiful composition.

bracasha75 (22031) 2009-09-11 23:37

Hello Jaap
Poederoyden + Jaap and here is the great snap!!!!!!!
Excellent one from you awsome colection
TFS
Bratislav

marietom (31888) 2009-09-12 14:42

hello Jaap,

très belles couleurs, et magnifique paysage bien composé.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Morac (20347) 2009-09-12 14:49

Bonsoir Jaap,

Quelle beauté et pureté de couleurs.
Ce ciel est surprenant et merveilleux
Bonne soirée

Marc

yquem46 (7862) 2009-09-14 10:57

one that I missed
Just splendid jaap
Superb compo with all elements perfectly balanced
above all a top quality saturation of colors
regards
patrick

Angshu (33627) 2009-09-14 20:56

Dag Jaap
Superb light in this one & the creation of the perspective which brings so much life into this shot! The different clouds are wonderful, as are their reflection. Like the castle framed by the trees so well. Fine work my friend!
Best Regards
Angshu

john1 (2014) 2009-09-16 12:02

Hello jaap,

Excellent landscape , beautifull country you are.
Wonderfull sky with clouds, great reflection.
You take the picutre in the winter I think.
The light and colors are good and natural.
Best regards.
John

ChrisJ (70165) 2009-09-16 23:51

Hello Jaap

Missed this one. Good colour, sharpness & framing. I like the warm cold color contrast, between the burnt dry grass & blue sky & water. Good contrasted light & repetition of the gaunt skeletal trees. Well done!

Muse (30941) 2009-09-17 10:30

Hello Jaap,
Lumière et couleurs superbes sur un très beau paysage.
Un pov bien choisi qui laisse deviner le château au travers des arbres.
Ce ciel est magnifique. Belle profondeur.
Best regards,
Denise

faubry (32281) 2009-09-19 10:39

wonderful landscape! superb light and this sky is very nice,
congratulations
francine

CatherineD (4860) 2009-09-19 12:22

Hello Jaap,
Very impressive composition, with nice warm winter tones, with a good contrast between the cold blue and the ocre of the grasses. The sky is really moving! TFS,
Catherine

coco (27820) 2009-10-01 7:25

Hi Jaap.

Agani a wonderful work with the light and the composition (and sharpness, and exposure and... and everything).

You have a wonderful skill with landscape.

Thanks for sharing.

darek1978 (11175) 2009-10-12 10:18

Hi Jaap,
The landscape is very nice and your framing makes it still more attractive, because of the perspective, the perfect lighting and the well saturated colors, which give a lot of strength to the composition. The clouds in the sky are impressive.
Best regards,
Darek