Fire by night in a Village
1650 - 1685
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
64.5; 7.5; 58
About this artwork
signature: ‘A Colonia’
Art Historical Context
### Fire by Night in a Village into the dramatic glow of *Fire by Night in a*, a captivating oil on panel by Dutch artist Adam Colonia, created between 1650 and1685. Measuring 64.5 cm high by 58 cm wide, this intimate work bears the artist's signature 'A Colonia', affirming its authenticity. Colonia, active during the Dutch Golden Age, specialized in evocative landscapes and village scenes, often illuminated by the flickering light of fires against the night's darkness. The medium of oil on panel was prized in the 17th century for its smooth surface and durability, allowing Colonia to maste...
About the Artist
Adam Colonia · 1634–1685
Comment on works: Landscapes; Religious; History