Orange Festival
Jac van Looij
1890 - 1892
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
160; 112; 17.5
About this artwork
Legaat van de heer A. van Wezel, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
**Orange Festival** by Jac Looij (1890–1892) is a vibrant oil on canvas painting measuring 112 × 160 cm, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This generous work captures the spirit of celebration through its large-scale format, ideal for immersing viewers in festive energy. Created in the late 19th, it reflects the Netherlands' rich tradition of communal gatherings, where the color orange symbolizes national pride tied to the House of Orange-Nassau. Oil on canvas allowed van Looij to employ techniques for rich pigmentation and intricate details, evoking the lively atmosphere of a festi...