Gerrit Berckheyde
(Haarlem 1638–1698)
The Grote Markt in Haarlem with the Town Hall,
oil on canvas, 53.3 x 62.5 cm, framed
Exhibited:
Paris, Musée des Arts Decoratifs, La Vie en Hollande au XVIIe siècle,
11 January – 20 March 1967, no. 26
Literature:
C. Lawrence, Gerrit Berckheyde, Doornspijk 1991, p. 31, note 10
In 1660 Gerrit Berckheyde joined the Haarlem painters’ guild, painting primarily topographical views of squares and streets. He was the younger brother and pupil of Job Berckheyde, with whom he shared a studio. He painted views of Amsterdam, The Hague, and German towns. Although he had probably never visited Italy, his oeuvre also comprises views of Rome. However, most of his works depict the Grote Markt in his native town of Haarlem. He always had a preference for open urban spaces and their hustle and bustle, a distinct feature of his art being the true to detail reproduction of architecture. The modernity of individual views by his hand, still perceptible today, results from Berckheyde’s skillful play with light and shadow, which is reminiscent of Saenredam’s church interiors. One of the artist’s special talents was his clever choice of perspective that even gave the local population a chance to take a fresh look at a familiar place. With his views of towns, Berckheyde followed in the tradition of important architectural and topographical painters such as Emanuel de Witte or Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, who contributed to establishing the veduta as a genre in its own right. The town and thus urban space, presented as a stage instead of a backdrop for narrative elements, was also a symptom of the growing interest in topographical landmarks by which the Low Countries sought to exhibit their political relevance.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
23.10.2018 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
-
EUR 15,875.-
- Estimate:
-
EUR 15,000.- to EUR 25,000.-
Gerrit Berckheyde
(Haarlem 1638–1698)
The Grote Markt in Haarlem with the Town Hall,
oil on canvas, 53.3 x 62.5 cm, framed
Exhibited:
Paris, Musée des Arts Decoratifs, La Vie en Hollande au XVIIe siècle,
11 January – 20 March 1967, no. 26
Literature:
C. Lawrence, Gerrit Berckheyde, Doornspijk 1991, p. 31, note 10
In 1660 Gerrit Berckheyde joined the Haarlem painters’ guild, painting primarily topographical views of squares and streets. He was the younger brother and pupil of Job Berckheyde, with whom he shared a studio. He painted views of Amsterdam, The Hague, and German towns. Although he had probably never visited Italy, his oeuvre also comprises views of Rome. However, most of his works depict the Grote Markt in his native town of Haarlem. He always had a preference for open urban spaces and their hustle and bustle, a distinct feature of his art being the true to detail reproduction of architecture. The modernity of individual views by his hand, still perceptible today, results from Berckheyde’s skillful play with light and shadow, which is reminiscent of Saenredam’s church interiors. One of the artist’s special talents was his clever choice of perspective that even gave the local population a chance to take a fresh look at a familiar place. With his views of towns, Berckheyde followed in the tradition of important architectural and topographical painters such as Emanuel de Witte or Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, who contributed to establishing the veduta as a genre in its own right. The town and thus urban space, presented as a stage instead of a backdrop for narrative elements, was also a symptom of the growing interest in topographical landmarks by which the Low Countries sought to exhibit their political relevance.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
Buyers hotline
Mon.-Fri.: 10.00am - 5.00pm
old.masters@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 403 |
Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 23.10.2018 - 18:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 13.10. - 23.10.2018 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
It is not possible to turn in online buying orders anymore. The auction is in preparation or has been executed already.