Wagon with Portraits

This work of art is named "Wagon with Portraits" and stands in front of the Nijenhuis Castle in Heino/Weihe. The heads were created by Dutch sculpturor Cornelis Rogge (1932). Somehow it really appeals to me!
In the background is the entrance of the museum.

Weekend reflections

The castle Nijenhuis´ windows are reflecting in the moat. For more reflections around the world go to Weekend Reflections.

Ceiling art

Earlier this months I showed you photos taken inside and outside the Nijenhuis Castle. This is another view up to the ceiling inside one of the rooms.

Reflections

Reflections in a huge stainless-steel ball in the garden of the Nijenhuis Castle, in Heino/Weihe.

The ball is named "Rawsome!" and was created by Ronald Westerhuis (1971). Before it came here it was displayed at the Lowlands Festivals of 2011, 2012 and 2013. Lowlands is an annual three day music and performing arts festival in the Netherlands.

I´m linking to Weekend Reflections.

Harpsichord

This is a harpsichord (clavecimbel in Dutch) with a painting on it by Joop Moesman (1909-1988), a Dutch painter who is famous for his works in surrealistic style. It is part of the collection of The Nijenhuis Castle and museum De Fundatie.

The harpsichord produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed. It was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music. During the late 18th century, it gradually dissappeared from the musical scene with the rise of the piano.

Green archway

In the gardens of the Nijenhuis Castle, last Sunday. It must be nice and cool here on a hot Summer day..

I'm linking to Seasons on St Germain's blog.

Painted ceiling

Looking up to the wooden ceiling in one of the rooms inside The Nijenhuis Castle. I´m not sure if this can be regarded as a "mural", but I love how it's done so..

..I'm linking to Monday Mural.

Nijenhuis Castle

 

We visited Kasteel Het Nijenhuis (The Nijenhuis Castle) today, one of the best preserved manor houses in the province of Overijssel. It is situated between the villages of Heino and Wijhe. Its history began in the late Middle Ages, the first record dating from 1382. The castle was occupied by various noble families, though after the estate had been sold by the Van Pallandt family in 1934, it fell into disrepair. On initiative by collector Dirk Hannema the castle was restored and converted into an architect-designed museum. Nowadays it is one of the locations of Museum De Fundatie. Besides the castle itself the statue garden is impressive, more photos will follow. 

The castle seen from another angle. Isn't the tree enormous!?