Artwork
Procession in the Old Catholic Church in The Hague
Procession in the Old Catholic Church in The Hague is an unspecified painting by the Hague School artist Isaac Israëls. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
You see a quiet church service: three priests in white robes walk down the aisle, one holding a golden cup.
The painting shows a real moment from 1881—these priests actually led this church in The Hague. The artist didn’t sign it, so we don’t know who painted it, but the loose brushstrokes and soft light feel personal, like a snapshot.
For more paintings like this, look up the Hague School.
Overview
The painting 'Procession in the Old Catholic Church in The Hague' depicts a serene moment within a church service.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows three priests, identified as Cornelius Henricus van Vlooten, Johannes Verhey, and Theodorus van Vlooten, participating in a ritual, with one carrying a ciborie.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose brushstrokes and soft light, the work conveys an intimate, observational quality. Its style is associated with the Hague School, a group known for capturing everyday scenes with a sense of immediacy.
History & Provenance
The event portrayed took place in 1881, involving actual priests from The Hague's Old Catholic Church. The artist remains anonymous, as the work is unsigned.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Isaac Lazarus Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 3 February 1865 – 7 October 1934) was a Dutch painter associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
