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View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond

Ludolf Bakhuizen , 1674

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond, by Ludolf Bakhuizen, oil, 1674
View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond, by Ludolf Bakhuizen, oil, 1674

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ludolf Bakhuizen. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond is a 1674 oil painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Dutch artist of German origin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a calm scene of Amsterdam's harbor, featuring the Swedish ship 'Lejonet' and the Lutheran church in the background. The serene atmosphere and detailed rendering of the ship and its surroundings evoke a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Bakhuizen's use of color captures the play of light on the water and the textures of the ship's sails and hull, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of detailed realism and maritime themes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1674, the painting is a product of Bakhuizen's specialization in dynamic marine scenes, following the departure of Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger to England in 1672.

Amsterdam Harbor Scene
Amsterdam Harbor Scene, Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ludolf Bakhuizen

Artist

Ludolf Bakhuizen

Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond?

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond was painted by Ludolf Bakhuizen in 1674.

Where can I see View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond?

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond?

View of the Amsterdam Port with the Swedish Ship 'Lejonet'; the Lutheran Church beyond is associated with Dutch Golden Age.