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The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug, Amsterdam, in the Winter, 1640-66 (oil on canvas)
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The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug, Amsterdam, in the Winter, 1640-66 (oil on canvas)
5043035 The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug, Amsterdam, in the Winter, 1640-66 (oil on canvas) by Beerstraten, Jan Abrahamsz. (1622-66); 84x100 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Paalhuis (former tax office built 1560 in the Dutch Renaissance style) on the IJ from the New Bridge. At left is the House with the Torentje on the corner of the Damrak and the Texelse Kade (nowadays Prins Hendrikkade ). The Haringpakkerstoren in the background and the Nieuwe Stadsherberg on poles.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22829744
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Amstel Barge Canal Dutch Golden Age Frozen Gabled Gables Golden Age Notices Overcast Sails Sled Sledge Street Vendor
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This print showcases "The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug, Amsterdam, in the Winter" painted by Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten during the Dutch Golden Age. The oil on canvas masterpiece measures 84x100 cm and is housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In this scene, we are transported back to a winter day between 1640-66. The Paalhuis, a former tax office built in the Dutch Renaissance style, stands proudly on the IJ from the New Bridge. On its left is the House with the Torentje at Damrak and Texelse Kade (nowadays Prins Hendrikkade). The Haringpakkerstoren can be seen towering in the background while Nieuwe Stadsherberg stands gracefully on poles. The painting beautifully captures various elements of life during that era. We see figures bustling about their daily activities - street vendors selling their goods, carriages navigating through snow-covered streets, and sledges gliding across frozen canals. Sails adorn boats sailing along Amstel Harbor as notices decorate gabled buildings lining the canal. Beerstraten's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully portrays cloudy skies above, giving us insight into meteorology and weather patterns of that time period. This remarkable artwork not only serves as a visual feast for art enthusiasts but also provides valuable historical insights into transportation methods, architecture styles, and everyday life during
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