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View from the Bishop's Throne, West from the Nave, towards the Staircase Tower in Utrecht Cathedral, by Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt, unspecified, 1659

View from the Bishop's Throne, West from the Nave, towards the Staircase Tower in Utrecht Cathedral

Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt

1659

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

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Overview

View from the Bishop's Throne, West from the Nave, towards the Staircase Tower in Utrecht Cathedral is a 1659 unspecified by Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt
When & what style?
1659 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a dimly lit interior of a cathedral. A man in a white shirt and dark vest sits on a chair, looking towards the viewer. The walls are made of stone and feature an arched doorway leading to a staircase. The man's attire and the architectural details suggest a historical setting. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.

About the artist

Artist

Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt

Jacob Gerritsz van Hasselt (1588–1664) was an artist, born in Utrecht.

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