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The stark and minimalist painting by Sir David Young can truly be considered a masterpiece. Such dramatic depictions of subjects were a hallmark of his style. Yet this doesn’t make the painting simple — on the contrary, it creates a clear sense of what we are meant to see.
Harsh cliffs, a massive castle, and a gloomy sky all evoke a strong sense of presence using minimal means. That’s Scotland — austere and a little mysterious.
According to legend, Moyle Castle was built with the support of a Norwegian woman named Sauga, who collected tolls from ships passing by.