Artwork
View of Dordrecht at sunset
View of Dordrecht at sunset is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Albertus Brondgeest. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Amsterdam Museum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
This work functions as a copy by Albertus Brondgeest, created in 1750, of the left portion of an original landscape painting by Aelbert Cuyp.
The painting depicts a sunset view of the city of Dordrecht as seen from the Maas (Meuse) river. The composition specifically features the Grote Kerk, a prominent landmark within the urban skyline. This work functions as a copy by Albertus Brondgeest, created in 1750, of the left portion of an original landscape painting by Aelbert Cuyp.
As a landscape genre piece, the subject focuses on the atmospheric interplay between the river, the city architecture, and the evening light.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint on canvas, measuring 68 cm by 84.5 cm. It depicts a view of Dordrecht with the Maas River, the Grote Kerk, and surrounding landscape, rendered in a landscape painting style characteristic of 18th‑century Dutch art. The piece is attributed to Albertus Brondgeest as a copy of the left portion of a work by Aelbert Cuyp, reflecting a technical approach that combines fine brushwork with subtle tonal modeling to capture atmospheric effects at sunset.
History & Provenance
Created in 1750, this oil painting on canvas was executed by Albertus Brondgeest. The work is not an original composition but a copy derived from the left section of a painting by Aelbert Cuyp depicting the View of Dordrecht from the Maas.
Regarding its ownership history, the piece was held in the collection of Adriaan van der Hoop. It subsequently entered the holdings of the Amsterdam Museum and is currently located within the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The painting is held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is part of the Adriaan van der Hoop collection. It is also associated with the Amsterdam Museum, which manages the van der Hoop bequest. The work, an oil on canvas copy by Albertus Brondgeest created in 1750, depicts the left portion of a composition originally by Aelbert Cuyp.
Specific inventory details or accession numbers are not provided in the available records. Furthermore, the sources do not contain information regarding a history of exhibitions for this specific artwork.
Context
View of Dordrecht at sunset is a 1750 oil painting by Albertus Brondgeest, documented as a copy of the left portion of Aelbert Cuyp's View of Dordrecht (from the Maas). The work measures 68 cm in height and 84.5 cm in width and is held in the collections of Adriaan van der Hoop and the Amsterdam Museum. It belongs to the landscape genre and reflects 18th-century Dutch landscape painting traditions while engaging with Cuyp's 17th-century compositions.
Overview
Albertus Brondgeest, a Dutch painter active in the mid‑18th century, produced an oil canvas titled View of Dordrecht at sunset around 1750. The work belongs to the Rococo period and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. It presents a tranquil harbor scene bathed in the soft light of evening, emphasizing atmosphere over narrative detail.
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Artist
Albertus Brondgeest (Amsterdam, 2 October 1786 – Amsterdam, 30 July 1849) was a Dutch art trader, drawer and painter, primarily known for his landscapes.
