Berkenrode Castle, Heemstede, after the Fire of 4-5 May 1747: Rear View — Jan ten Compe

Jan ten Compe. Painted 1747.

When William IV was elevated to stadtholder of Holland in 1747, the inhabitants of Berckenrode Castle held a celebration. The castle’s owner, Matthias Lestevenon, was an Orangist and would later become one of William IV’s advisers. The bonfire that was lit on 4 May set the castle ablaze and destroyed it. Lestevenon later rebuilt the castle in a new style.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, Painting.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 52 × 39 cm · On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

Print: 52 × 39 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/200109192. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.