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Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on canvas)
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Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on canvas)
TMK283894 Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 87.6x102.9 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego, USA; (add.info.: pillar shows coat of arms of Coymans family, two of which died in 1657 so painting may have been commissioned as a memorial; ); eTimken Museum of Art, San Diego; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22356654
© Timken Museum of Art, San Diego / Bridgeman Images
Burial Choir Digging Ecclesiastical Architecture Nave New Church Parishioners Vaulting Grave Diggers
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This print showcases the stunning "Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam" painted by Emanuel de Witte in 1657. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures 87.6x102.9 cm and is housed in The Putnam Foundation at the Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, USA. The painting depicts a solemn scene within the grandeur of this Dutch church. As we gaze upon it, our eyes are drawn to a pillar adorned with the coat of arms belonging to the Coymans family. Interestingly, two members of this prominent family passed away in 1657, suggesting that this artwork may have been commissioned as a memorial. Within its frame lies an intricate narrative unfolding before us: parishioners gather for worship while burial preparations take place nearby. Grave diggers diligently work amidst towering vaulting and ornate ecclesiastical architecture, creating a striking contrast between life and death. The composition leads our eyes towards the choir area where tombs rest peacefully beneath soft lighting filtering through stained glass windows. De Witte's attention to detail brings every element to life; from meticulously rendered textures to subtle brushstrokes capturing light and shadow. As we admire this remarkable piece, we are transported back in time to witness both reverence and mourning intertwined within these hallowed walls. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only de Witte's exceptional talent but also offers insight into historical customs and traditions surrounding burials during that era.
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