View of the Palace of Frederik V, Elector Palatine, and the Sint-Cunerakerk, Rhenen
1644-06-29 - 1644-06-30
Medium
pen and brown ink; later additions in watercolour; framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
515; 395
About this artwork
pen and brown ink; latere toevoegingen in waterverf; kaderlijnen in bruine inkt
Art Historical Context
Step into the serene Dutch landscape of 1644 with Pieter Jansz Saenred *View of the Palace of Frederik V, Elect Palatine, and the Sint-Cunerakerk, Rhenen*. Created swiftly over June 29-30, this large-scale drawing (515 × 395 mm) captures the exterior harmony of the Elector Palatine's palace and the Gothic Sint-Cunerakerk tower in the quaint town of Rhenen, Utrecht province. Saenredam, a master of the Dutch Golden Age, sketched en plein air, blending architectural precision with atmospheric depth. Executed primarily in pen and brown ink, with later watercolor additions for subtle color and a f...