Westerkerk - Amsterdam

The painting depicts a scenic view of a church tower, rising majestically against a soft, cloud-dappled sky, while its architectural details are illuminated by the subtle play of light and shadow. Below, a tranquil street scene unfolds, where pedestrians, clad in period attire, gracefully stroll along a path bounded by lush trees that exhibit hints of autumnal hues. The path leads towards the church, which is an epitome of grand architectural design, with its intricate spire and detailed façade.

The painting depicts a scenic view of a church tower, rising majestically against a soft, cloud-dappled sky, while its architectural details are illuminated by the subtle play of light and shadow. Below, a tranquil street scene unfolds, where pedestrians, clad in period attire, gracefully stroll along a path bounded by lush trees that exhibit hints of autumnal hues. The path leads towards the church, which is an epitome of grand architectural design, with its intricate spire and detailed façade.

Name/Title

Westerkerk - Amsterdam

Entry/Object ID

1964.1.1

Description

A church rises above a mildly busy street, wreathed by trees bare of leaves.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Architecture, Building, City, Exterior space, Dutch, Hague School, Landscape, People, Plants and Nature, Vault
Ethnic, Historical

Made/Created

Artist

Jan Hildebrand Wijsmuller

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

25 in

Width

20-5/8 in

Exhibition

Permanent Collection – August 1, 2013 – May 30, 2014