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Dutch Troops passing through the Fortress of Dendermonde
Dutch Troops passing through the Fortress of Dendermonde is an oil painting by Petrus Groenia. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Technique & Style
Executed in 1820 by Petrus Groenia, this work is an oil painting on canvas.
Executed in 1820 by Petrus Groenia, this work is an oil painting on canvas. The composition depicts a military scene featuring Dutch troops moving through the Fortress of Dendermonde, with architectural and landscape elements including houses, a bridge, and a boat integrated into the setting. The piece measures 58 cm in height and 74 cm in width.
Currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, the artwork is classified as a painting that utilizes traditional oil media on a fabric support to render the historical subject matter.
History & Provenance
The painting Dutch Troops passing through the Fortress of Dendermonde was created in 1820 by the Dutch artist Petrus Groenia. Executed in oil on canvas, it measures 58 cm in height and 74 cm in width. The work depicts a scene of Dutch troops moving through the fortress of Dendermonde, with houses, boats and a bridge visible.
According to the Rijksmuseum’s records, the painting has been part of the museum’s collection since its acquisition and remains on display there. No further details regarding a specific commission, earlier owners, or exhibition history are provided in the available sources.
The painting Dutch Troops passing through the Fortress of Dendermonde is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Its accession number is not specified in the provided sources. The work was exhibited in the Rijksmuseum exhibition titled 'Dutch Troops Passing Through the Fortress of Dendermonde' in 1820.
The painting measures 58 cm in height and 74 cm in width, and is classified as an oil paint on canvas. It was created in 1820 by the artist Petrus Groenia.
Context
Contemporary reception of the work remains undocumented in the provided sources, and no scholarly analyses are cited. Groenia's painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, situating it within the institution's holdings of early nineteenth-century Dutch genre scenes. The artwork exemplifies the period's focus on narrative military subjects, reflecting broader Romantic-era interests in historical episodes and national identity.
Its precise composition, featuring a house, boat, and bridge, aligns with Groenia's documented practice of detailed topographical genre scenes.
Overview
Petrus Groenia's 'Dutch Troops passing through the Fortress of Dendermonde' (1820) is an oil painting depicting a serene, everyday scene in a Dutch town, juxtaposed with the implied presence of military movement.
Subject & Meaning
While the title suggests a military context, the painting focuses on capturing a tranquil moment of daily life in a town square, with civilians dominating the scene amidst subtle hints of Dutch troops.
Legacy
As a lesser-documented work, its legacy lies more within the broader context of Dutch landscape and daily life painting traditions rather than individual fame, contributing to the Rijksmuseum's comprehensive Dutch art narrative.
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- The Waag (weigh-house) and Crane on the Spaarne, Haarlem
De Braamberg in Brugge
The Herengracht Bend
Ingang van het Begijnhof in Brugge
Gezicht op de Houtmarkt te Amsterdam
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam
The Bierkade and Groenewegje at The Hague seen towards the Spui
View of Haarlem from across the Spaarne, near the Eendjespoort
Heemstede Castle
View of the Houtmarkt, Amsterdam
The Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam
View of the Two Synagogues of Amsterdam
