Home > Historic > Medieval architecture > Castles and fortresses > Ancient fortifications
Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Creator: Jan ten Compe
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Creator: Jan ten Compe
Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747. Other Title(s): Berkenrode Castle, Heemstede, after the Fire of 4-5 May 1747: Side View
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36336527
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
1740s Burned Burnt Damage Damaged Moat
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Castles
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Paintings
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Posters
> Europe
> Netherlands
> Related Images
> Historic
> Medieval architecture
> Castles and fortresses
> Ancient fortifications
EDITORS COMMENTS
Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747" is an evocative oil painting by the Dutch artist Jan ten Compe, capturing the aftermath of a devastating fire that consumed the historic castle in Heemstede, Netherlands, on the nights of 4 and 5 May 1747. The painting, created in the 1740s, offers a poignant and detailed view of the castle's damaged exterior, with its once-imposing fortifications now reduced to smoldering ruins. The scene is depicted from a side angle, revealing the castle's moat and the surrounding landscape. The castle's once-grand facade is now a charred and crumbling structure, with the remnants of its towers and battlements barely recognizable. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the destruction to life, as the castle's once-proud banners now hang limply from the ruined walls. The painting also captures the sense of community loss and grief, as a group of people are seen gathered in the foreground, watching the destruction unfold. Their expressions of sadness and concern are etched on their faces, adding a human element to the scene. This painting is an important historical record of the fire that destroyed Berckenrode Castle, and a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the fragility of heritage. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to inspire awe and reflection. Jan ten Compe's masterful use of oil on panel creates a vivid and haunting image, inviting us to contemplate the past and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history. The painting's title, "Berckenrode Castle in Heemstede after the Fire, 1747," serves as a reminder of the castle's storied past and the indelible mark it left on the Dutch cultural landscape.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
