Interior of a Gothic Church at Night
The Met
Artist: Pieter Neeffs the Younger|Frans Francken III(Flemish, 1620–after 1675)
Date: ca. 1660
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 x 7 3/4 in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vast, dark church interior with high vaulted ceilings, columns, and small figures on a checkered floor
Detailed Description
The image shows the interior of a large, dark church or cathedral, presented in a vertical format. The perspective draws the eye deep into the structure, with a long nave extending into the background, lined by tall columns and pointed arches that support a series of vaulted ceilings. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, grays, and muted ochres. On the left, a massive, fluted column stands prominently in the foreground, partially obscuring a decorative, dark relief sculpture on the wall behind it. Light enters from an unseen source, casting shadows and highlighting parts of the floor and some figures. The floor is a checkerboard pattern of light and dark tiles, receding into the distance. Several small figures populate the foreground and mid-ground. On the far left, a lone figure in dark clothing stands facing away, holding a long, light-colored staff. Slightly to the right and more centrally, a couple walks forward, the woman in a blue dress and the man in a red cloak over armor. To their right, two figures in dark cloaks stand together, with a small, dark dog beside them. Further right, an older, hunched figure with a staff or crutch walks towards the right foreground. In the deep background, faint figures are visible within the receding arches. On the right side, another large column frames a dark altar-like structure with a framed image and statues.
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