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The Tomb of William the Silent in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft

Gerard Houckgeest

1651

oil

panel

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Religious Tomb of William the Silent

Dominant colour

The Tomb of William the Silent in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft is a 1651 oil by Gerard Houckgeest, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Tomb of William the Silent, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?: Gerard Houckgeest
When & what style?: 1651 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting shows the interior of a grand, high-ceilinged church. The walls and columns are a light color, and the floor is made of dark and light tiles arranged in a grid. In the center of the image, a tall, white column stands out. There are people in the church, some standing and others sitting or kneeling. A few of them are looking at a statue of a woman in a niche. The painting is full of light, which shines in through the windows and reflects off the walls and columns. The painting is very detailed, with intricate carvings on the columns and statues in the niches. The artist has used a lot of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of grandeur and solemnity. The artist who created this beautiful and detailed painting is Gerard Houckgeest.