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Dordrecht, by Jan van Goyen, oil, 1642

Dordrecht

Jan van Goyen

1642

oil

panel

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Dordrecht is a 1642 oil by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Dordrecht, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Jan van Goyen
When & what style?
1642 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with a large church and boats on the water. The church has a tall tower and a large dome. There are people on the boats and on the shore. The sky is cloudy and the colors are muted. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the architecture and the people. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Jan van Goyen.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan van Goyen
Artist

Jan van Goyen

Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.

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