Interior of Antwerp Cathedral
1618
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1618
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows the interior of a grand cathedral, with tall arches and columns that stretch up to the ceiling. The floor is made of large, square tiles in a checkerboard pattern. In the foreground, people are walking around, some dressed in red robes, while others wear more subdued colors. The atmosphere is one of quiet reverence, with the soft light casting long shadows across the floor. To learn more about the artist who created this beautiful interior, look up Pieter Neefs the Elder.
