De Dam te Amsterdam met het nieuwe stadhuis in aanbouw
1652 - 1689
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
100; 81
About this artwork
oil on canvas
Art Historical Context
**De Dam te Amsterdam met het nieuwe stadhuis in aanbouw** (The Dam in Amsterdam with the New Town Hall under Construction) is a captivating oil on canvas by Jacob van der Ulft, dating between 1652 and 1689. Measuring 81 x 100 cm, this work from the Rijksmuseum collection offers a vivid snapshot of Amsterdam's bustling heart during the Dutch Golden Age. Van der Ulft, a versatile 17th-century artist known for his architectural precision and cityscapes, masterfully captures the Dam square alive with figures, ships, and the skeletal frame of the grand new town hall rising prominently. The painti...
About the Artist
Jacob van der Ulft
Comment on works: History; Views; Views with small figures; Ruins