Who painted The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam?

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam was painted by Jacob Smies in 1802.

Where can I see The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam?

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam?

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam is associated with Realism.

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Artwork

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam

Jacob Smies , 1802

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jacob Smies. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Latin school on the Singel, Amsterdam is an oil painting created by Jacob Smies in 1802. It is a representation of a riverside scene in Amsterdam and is held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bustling scene centered around a large brick building, identified as the Latin school, with people engaging in various activities such as walking, conversing, and loading boats. The scene is set amidst a backdrop of trees and includes boats, a horse-drawn cart, and ducks.

Technique & Style

Smies employed a detailed and realistic style, paying particular attention to the effects of light on the buildings and water, creating areas of varying brightness that contribute to the scene's sense of realism and vitality.

Context

The work is an example of a detailed city scene, a genre that often utilizes chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.