Who painted View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal?

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal was painted by Cornelis de Man in 1675.

Where can I see View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal?

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal?

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal?

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Artwork

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal

Cornelis de Man , 1675

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis de Man. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting executed on canvas. It measures 62.5 cm in height and 52 cm in width. The composition captures a view from the choir of the Oude Kerk in Delft toward the portal, reflecting the interior spatial depth typical of Dutch church interiors of the period. The handling of light and architectural detail demonstrates the artist’s focus on formal clarity and atmospheric nuance.

History & Provenance

Cornelis de Man created the painting View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal in 1675. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work depicts the interior of the Oude Kerk. No records of a specific commission or early ownership chain are provided in the available sources. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

Overview

View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, from the choir to the portal is an oil painting by Cornelis de Man, created in 1675.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the interior of Delft's Oude Kerk, capturing the church's tall, columned space and the people within it, dressed in 17th-century attire, engaged in various activities.