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Interior of a Gothic Church at Night

and Frans Francken III Flemish
probably ca. 1635–40
Not on view
Pieter Neeffs the Elder was the most prolific Flemish specialist in architectural views during the first half of the seventeenth century. Minute detail, artful illumination, and above all perspective effects— enhanced in these small works on copper by simulated marble frames—were designed to entrance private collectors. Neeffs’s usual subject is an imaginary Gothic church interior similar to that of Antwerp Cathedral, which bears some resemblance to the daylight view exhibited here.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Interior of a Gothic Church at Night
  • Artist: Pieter Neeffs the Elder (Flemish, active 1605–1656/61)
  • Artist: and Frans Francken III (Flemish, 1607–1667)
  • Date: probably ca. 1635–40
  • Medium: Oil on copper
  • Dimensions: 5 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (13 x 16.5 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Edward C. Post, 1915
  • Object Number: 30.58.21
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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