Artwork
De Schreierstoren met de brug over de Gelderse Kade te Amsterdam
De Schreierstoren met de brug over de Gelderse Kade te Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jacob Maris. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Jacob Maris created the oil-on-canvas work titled *De Schreierstoren met de brug over de Gelderse Kade te Amsterdam* in 1872. The painting records a quiet view of Amsterdam, centering on the historic Schreierstoren tower and a bridge crossing the Gelderse Kade. It is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents the medieval Schreierstoren rising behind a gently arched bridge that spans the waterway. Warm, earthy tones define the tower’s façade, while surrounding structures recede in softer hues, suggesting the everyday rhythm of the city’s waterfront.
Technique & Style
Maris employs loose brushwork and a muted palette to convey atmospheric light and shadow, hallmarks of the late‑19th‑century Dutch approach to Impressionism. The subtle gradations of tone create depth, guiding the eye from the foreground bridge to the distant tower.
History & Provenance
As a leading member of the Hague School, Maris painted this scene during a period when Dutch artists were turning to urban subjects. The work entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it remains on display as an example of his mature cityscape style.
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Artist
Jacob Henricus Maris (August 25, 1837 – August 7, 1899) was a Dutch painter, who with his brothers Willem and Matthijs belonged to what has come to be known as the Hague School of painters.
