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Interior of Antwerp Cathedral

Unknown

1661

oil

panel

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Religious Grote Kerk

Dominant colour

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral is a 1661 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Grote Kerk, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1661 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows the inside of a big church. It's very light inside, with lots of windows. There are tall pillars and arches that go up to the ceiling. In the middle of the church, there are people standing around. Some are looking at something, and others are talking to each other. The floor is made of stone, and there are some rugs on it. The walls have pictures and statues on them. The painting is very detailed, and you can see everything clearly. It's like you're standing right there in the church. If you want to learn more about this kind of art, look up the technique called chiaroscuro.