Who painted Theatrical performance in the open air?

Theatrical performance in the open air was painted by Matthijs Naiveu in 1692.

Where can I see Theatrical performance in the open air?

Theatrical performance in the open air is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Theatrical performance in the open air?

Theatrical performance in the open air is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Theatrical performance in the open air?

Museum-quality prints of Theatrical performance in the open air are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Theatrical performance in the open air

Matthijs Naiveu , 1692

Theatrical performance in the open air is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Matthijs Naiveu. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and measures 53 cm in height by 70 cm in width.

The painting shows a lively outdoor theatrical scene where actors perform before an audience amidst a garden setting, capturing the festive atmosphere of 17th‑century Dutch stage entertainment; the composition emphasizes communal celebration and the transitory nature of performance, reflecting contemporary Dutch interest in leisure activities and the interplay between reality and theatrical illusion. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and measures 53 cm in height by 70 cm in width.

Technique & Style

Matthijs Naiveu's 1684 oil painting depicts an outdoor theatrical scene on canvas. The work measures 53 cm in height by 70 cm in width, employing oil paint on canvas as both medium and support. The formal composition captures the immediacy of open-air performance through careful rendering of figures and stage elements, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch genre painting.

History & Provenance

The painting titled Theatrical performance in the open air was created by Matthijs Naiveu in 1684. It was produced as an oil on canvas genre scene and has been part of the Rijksmuseum collection since its creation. The work measures 70 cm in width and 53 cm in height and remains on display at the museum in Amsterdam.

The painting has been held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains located. It is catalogued as part of that museum's holdings of works by Matthijs Naiveu.

No further provenance details or prior exhibition history are documented in the available sources.

Overview

Theatrical performance in the open air is a 1692 oil painting by Matthijs Naiveu, a genre scene held at the Rijksmuseum.