Naarden Collection

River Landscape with a View of Naarden, 1642. Creator: Salomon Ruysdael
River Landscape with a View of Naarden, 1642

Council chamber of the town hall, Naarden, 1603 (colour litho)
969049 Council chamber of the town hall, Naarden, 1603 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Council chamber of the town hall, Naarden, North Holland)

Troops Louis XIV Naarden July 20 1672 King France
The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, July 20, 1672, The Troops of Louis XIV, King of France for Naarden, 1672. Front left some scrub

Bombardment Naarden April 1814 Shooting ramp
The Bombardment of Naarden, April 1814, Shooting of Naarden, April 1814. On a ramp near Kommerrust are soldiers and officers at guns used to shoot at the city of Naarden

Panels from an organ case (Church of St Vitus) by Jan Eerste
Jan Eerstensz van Schayck (c.1470-1527). Panels from an organ case in the Church of Saint Vitus (Naarden). Utrecht, 1510-1520. And oaks settle of Northern Netherlands, c. 1500. Rijksmuseum

River Scene Boats densely Wooded Bank 17th century
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Salome 1916 Brush brown ink wash graphite 7 5 / 16 x 10 9 / 16
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Landscape Two Figures Conversing 17th century
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Marine 1650 Oil wood 13 5 / 8 x 17 1 / 8 34. 6 43. 5 cm
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Ferry Gorinchem 1646 Oil canvas 41 7 / 8 x 52 1 / 2
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View Town Alkmaar Oil wood 20 1 / 4 x 33 51. 4 83. 8 cm
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Country Road 1648 Oil canvas 38 7 / 8 x 52 7 / 8
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Fishing Boats River early 1660s Oil wood Overall
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The Casemates of Naarden in 1814, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1814

The Casemates outside of Naarden during the Siege, April 1814, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1814 - 1815

Breaking of the Ice on the Karnemelksloot near Naarden, January 1814, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1814 - 1815

House, Naarden, near Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

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"Naarden: A Town Steeped in History and Tragedy" Discover the captivating town of Naarden, where history unfolds through its picturesque landscapes and haunting tales. One such event was the Massacre in Flanders during the Government of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, on 30th November 1572. This colored engraving depicts the tragic aftermath that occurred during the Eighty Years War. Salomon Ruysdael's "River Landscape with a View of Naarden" transports you to a serene scene from 1642, showcasing the beauty that once graced this town. The Council chamber of the town hall is captured in a vibrant color litho from 1603, offering a glimpse into Naarden's administrative heart. Jan Eerste's panels from an organ case at Church of St Vitus showcase intricate craftsmanship while reminding us of Naarden's rich musical heritage. However, it is impossible to overlook the dark chapters etched in history - "The Bloodbath in Naarden" and "Murder in the Church of Naarden. " These engravings depict Spanish soldiers sacking this Dutch town during their brutal campaign. In July 1672, troops under Louis XIV arrived at Naarden as King France sought dominance over these lands. The bombardment experienced by Naarden in April 1814 left scars on its landscape but not on its resilience. Amidst all this tragedy lies natural beauty; river scenes with densely wooded banks transport you back to simpler times. Artworks like Salome's brush brown ink wash or landscape paintings featuring two figures conversing evoke emotions tied to centuries past. Lastly, marine oil painting from 1650 captures both tranquility and uncertainty within wood frames measuring just over a foot wide – reminding us that even amidst turmoil, art can still flourish. Naarden stands as a testament to human endurance throughout turbulent times – an embodiment of strength rising from the ashes of tragedy.