The Valkhof at Nijmegen

Aelbert Cuypabout 1652-1654

Details

Title: The Valkhof at Nijmegen
Creator Lifespan: 1620 - 1691
Creator Nationality: Dutch
Creator Gender: Male
Date Created: about 1652-1654
Type: oil paintings
Rights: Gift in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Art Association of Indianapolis in memory of Daniel W. and Elizabeth C. Marmon
External Link: http://www.imamuseum.org/mercury/load-artwork/33985
Medium: oil on wood
wall label: The historic town of Nijmegen, with its medieval fortifications, was a popular subject with Dutch artists. The citadel known as the Valkhof had a strong patriotic appeal as the stronghold of Claudius Civilis, the ancient hero who led the Batavians in revolt against the Romans. This 1st-century uprising invited comparison with the successful Dutch rebellion against Spain. Cuyp based this radiant landscape on sketches he made during a visit to the site in 1652. The effect of golden light, more typical of Italy than Holland, is a hallmark of his style.
measurements: 19 1/4 x 29 in.
Artist: Cuyp, Aelbert

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