Artwork
Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir
Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaak van Nickelen. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem.
About this work
Overview
Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir is an oil painting created by Isaak van Nickelen in 1691.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the interior of the Grote Kerk, or St Bavo Church, in Haarlem, capturing the nave's vaulted ceilings, arched columns, and the play of light through tall windows, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Van Nickelen employed chiaroscuro to convey depth and volume, using strong contrasts between light and dark areas to create a serene and reverent atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir
The Interior of St. Bavo, Haarlem
Interior of the Grote Kerk, Haarlem
The Interior of a Dutch Church
View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem.
Interior of Saint Bavo, Haarlem
St Bavokerk, Haarlem, Viewed from West to East
Side-Aisle at St Bavo Church in Haarlem
Interior of the church of St. Bavo, Haarlem