Interior of Sint Gertrudiskerk in Bergen op Zoom

1655

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Interior of Sint Gertrudiskerk in Bergen op Zoom is a 1655 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Grote Kerk, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1655 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows the inside of a big church with tall white columns and arched windows letting in light. The walls are smooth and light-colored, while the ceiling has dark, swirling clouds painted on it. Up front, there’s a wooden pulpit with a fancy canopy, and a few people stand or sit below, some wearing old-fashioned clothes. A dog lies on the floor near them. The artist used shadows and light to make the space feel dramatic, especially on the columns and faces. The way the light hits the pulpit and the people’s clothes adds depth. If you like this, look up chiaroscuro next.