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The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel)
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The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel)
1765861 The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel) by Saenredam, Pieter Jansz (1597-1665); 65.5u84.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Saenredam based this painting on a drawing he had made 16 earlier. On the portico step, he notes that the dilapidated and outgrown town hall had in the meantime been destroyed by fire and replaced by a new one (now the Palace on Dam Square). From 1658 this painting hung in the stately chamber of the mayors in the new Town Hall as a memento of the old building.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18257143
© Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Bridgeman Images
Administration Amsterdam Citizens City Hall Commercial Council Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Portico Power Prosperity Prosperous Public Building Square Town Hall Traders Dam Square
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is a captivating oil painting by Pieter Jansz Saenredam that transports viewers back to the Dutch Golden Age. This exquisite print captures the grandeur and prosperity of Amsterdam during this era. The focal point of the painting is the majestic town hall, with its towering spires and intricate Gothic architecture. The building stands as a symbol of power and authority, serving as a hub for administration, trade, and commerce in the bustling city. Saenredam's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke. From the meticulously rendered portico steps to the ornate carvings on the facade, he brings life to this historical landmark. Interestingly, Saenredam based his work on a drawing he had made 16 years earlier when the original town hall still stood tall. However, as noted by Saenredam himself within his artwork, time had taken its toll on this once magnificent structure. By then destroyed by fire and replaced with a new palace (now known as Palace on Dam Square), "The Old Town Hall" serves as both an homage to what was lost and a reminder of Amsterdam's ever-changing landscape. This remarkable piece found its place in history hanging proudly within the stately chamber of mayors in the new Town Hall from 1658 onwards. It became more than just a painting; it became an enduring memento celebrating Amsterdam's rich heritage and civic pride. Now preserved at Rijksmuseum in
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