A Town Gate in Leerdam — Jan Weissenbruch

Jan Weissenbruch. Painted c. 1868 - c. 1870.

Weissenbruch was partial to small Dutch towns where the 17th century was still palpable. The degree of detail in this townscape suggests that he painted it from life. However, because the exterior of the gate was more interesting, he simply turned it around. Moreover, the moment he portrayed was not chosen randomly. The sun shines brightly again after a rain shower, bathing everything in a crisp light.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Romanticism in the Netherlands, Main building, 19th Century.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 104 × 77 cm

Print: 104 × 77 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026939. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.