The Old Amsterdam Exchange (Beurs) - Jan van der Heyden (1667) Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Summary
The painting presents the rear view of the old Amsterdam Exchange - built by Hendrick de Keyser (1608-11) and torn down in the 19th century. Deviating from the actual topography and ignoring the canal that ran behind the building, van der Heyden combines it with the rear of a patrician mansion and a shingled, medieval-looking cottage. These two building create a highly picturesque and almost rural ensemble of rear courtyards. A true mood painter, van der Heyden is content to suppress topographical accuracy in favour of a lasting impression of the character of a Dutch city.
Tags
1667 paintings
amsterdam in the 1660 s
beurs van hendrick de keyser
paintings by jan van der heyden
paintings in the staatsgalerie stuttgart
paintings
Date
1800 - 1899
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Link
Copyright info
public domain