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View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem.

Pieter Jansz Saenredam , 1635

View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem., by Pieter Jansz Saenredam, paint, 1635
View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem., by Pieter Jansz Saenredam, paint, 1635

View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Jansz Saenredam. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St.

About this work

Overview

View of the ambulatory of the Grote or St. Bavokerk in Haarlem is a 1635 oil painting by Pieter Jansz Saenredam, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his detailed renderings of church interiors.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the ambulatory of Haarlem's Grote Kerk, showcasing its architectural features, including arches, columns, and stone tiling, bathed in natural light from numerous windows.

Technique & Style

Saenredam's work is characterized by precise and meticulous detail, capturing the calm atmosphere of the whitewashed church interior, with subtle inclusion of figures and decorative elements like a large chandelier.

History & Provenance

Created in 1635 by Saenredam, who lived from 1597 to 1665, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Jansz Saenredam

Artist

Pieter Jansz Saenredam

Pieter Janszoon (abbr. Jansz.) Saenredam (9 June 1597 – buried 31 May 1665) was a painter of the Dutch Golden Age, known for his distinctive paintings of whitewashed church interiors such as Interior of St Bavo's Church…

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This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Gemäldegalerie Berlin open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.In the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Compiled & edited by , Editor & Founder.