Who created "View of Dordrecht from the North"?

View of Dordrecht from the North was created by Jan van Goyen in early 1650s.

When was "View of Dordrecht from the North" created?

This artwork was created early 1650s.

What medium is "View of Dordrecht from the North"?

View of Dordrecht from the North is oil on canvas.

Is "View of Dordrecht from the North" in the public domain?

Yes, View of Dordrecht from the North is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

View of Dordrecht from the North

Jan van Goyen

early 1650s

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 63.1 × 87.2 cm (24 13/16 × 34 5/16 in.) framed: 92.7 × 116.2 × 12.7 cm (36 1/2 × 45 3/4 × 5 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CNE-B

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection)

Accession Number

2014.136.34

Art Historical Context

Jan van Goyen's *View of Dordrecht from the North*, painted in the early 165s, captures the serene of the Dutch town of Dordrecht as seen from across the river. A master of the Dutch Golden Age van Goyen pioneered tonal landscape painting, emphasizing subtle gradations of light and atmosphere over vibrant color. This oil on canvas, measuring 63.1 87.2 cm, showcases his signature style: expansive skies dominating the composition, with a distant skyline of church towers, ships, and low-lying buildings evoking the bustling yet peaceful life of 17th-century Holland. Van Goyen's innovative techniq...

About the Artist

Jan van Goyen · 1596–1656

Important Dutch landscapist known for his so-called 'tonal style'. Comment on works: Landscapes; Marines; Views.

View of Dordrecht from the North

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