Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Grote Kerk

Dominant colour

Interior of St Bavo Church in Haarlem. View from the Nave towards the Choir is a 1750 by Unknown, depicting Grote Kerk, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a long church interior with tall stone arches and high ceilings. The walls have rows of windows letting in dim light, and the floor is made of dark stone tiles. A few small figures stand near the front, looking tiny compared to the huge space. The photo was taken from the nave, looking toward the choir area at the far end. Notice how the light fades toward the back, making the space feel even bigger. Next, look up grote kerk to see what this type of church was used for.