Title
Herengracht, Amsterdam, c. 1661. Creator: Jan Wijnants (Dutch, 1635-1684).
Caption
Herengracht, Amsterdam, c. 1661. This painting is the first depiction of Amsterdam in which a canal is given prominence. Flanked by picturesque, tree-lined avenues and exquisite mansions, the Herengracht (Gentleman's Canal) was one of Amsterdam's most important waterways. The precision with which Jan Wijnants portrayed the topography of the city enables the viewer to witness the development of this location. To the left of the canal, Wijnants depicted a lumber yard, on which, in 1662, the architect Philip Vingoboons built four houses for the merchant Jacob Cromhout. Furthermore, soon after Wijanants completed this painting the canal was expanded.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F85_388
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
70,8Mb (5,3Mb) / 18,3in x 15,0in / 5500 x 4500 (300dpi)