Interior of the Oude Kerk, Delft
The Met
Artist: Hendrick van Vliet(Dutch, Delft 1611/12–1675 Delft)
Date: 1660
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 32 1/2 x 26 in. (82.6 x 66 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Clarence Dillon, 1976
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large church interior with tall columns, arched ceilings, a pulpit, and small figures
Detailed Description
The interior of a large church is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, looking down the central aisle. Numerous massive, round columns, painted in pale gray-white tones with decorative capitals, line both sides of the central aisle, supporting a series of high, rounded arches that recede into the distance. The creamy white walls feature tall, narrow windows in the upper sections, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. The floor is a dark, cool gray, with long shadows cast by the columns and other structures. In the foreground on the right, a dark brown wooden pulpit with an ornate, multi-tiered canopy is visible, with a simple rectangular wooden chest or bench positioned below it. Near the base of a large column in the foreground center, a broom and a shovel lean against the column, next to a small pile of debris on the floor. A small figure, wearing a dark coat and hat, stands nearby, looking towards the right. Further back in the midground, a large, dark wooden structure, possibly a choir screen or enclosed seating, is visible. Several brass chandeliers with multiple arms hang from the ceiling. Diamond-shaped plaques with emblems are affixed to some of the columns. In the background, more columns and arches are visible, along with small figures appearing as dark silhouettes against the lighter background.
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