Emanuel de Witte
(Alkmaar 1617 - 1692 Amsterdam)
Interior of the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, during a service
Canvas, 80.5 x 69.5 cm
Signed and dated at lower left: E.DE Witte Ao 1678
De Witte was not primarily interested in a scrupulous rendering of the architecture but rather in recreating the feelings and experience of the churchgoer. To achieve this he used every means the space and lighting provided.
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