Who painted Evening. Amsterdam in the background?

Evening. Amsterdam in the background was painted by Ludolf Bakhuizen in 1689.

Where can I see Evening. Amsterdam in the background?

Evening. Amsterdam in the background is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Evening. Amsterdam in the background?

Evening. Amsterdam in the background is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Evening. Amsterdam in the background

Ludolf Bakhuizen , 1689

Evening. Amsterdam in the background is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ludolf Bakhuizen. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Evening.

About this work

Overview

Evening. Amsterdam in the background is a 1689 oil-on-canvas painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a prominent Dutch artist of maritime scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene evening scene with three ships on calm water and Amsterdam's skyline visible in the distance. A large sailing vessel is flanked by a smaller boat with figures and a tiny fishing boat.

Technique & Style

Bakhuizen employed soft light to create a hazy atmosphere, blurring the edges of buildings and ships. This technique emphasizes the tranquility of the water and the forms of the boats.

History & Provenance

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is characteristic of Bakhuizen's work as a leading seascape painter following the van de Velde family's departure for England in 1672.