Interior of a Protestant, Gothic Church during a Service — Emanuel de Witte

Emanuel de Witte. Painted 1669.

However much it might seem as if Emanuel de Witte attended this church service, the painter did not depict reality. In fact, he composed this church interior from parts of various existing churches. The nave, for instance, is based on that of the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. The emphasis is on perspective and the effects of light and shadow. Thus he was able to create a convincing image.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Painting, 17th Century.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 33.5 × 44.5 cm · De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

Print: 33.5 × 44.5 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/200108407. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.