Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem — History & Facts
Saenredam specialized in architectural painting. He studied buildings closely, making detailed drawings of them, which he then reworked into paintings. Here he chose a vantage point from behind an arch, which creates a second framing element.
Our gaze is automatically drawn upwards to the old organ, which has a painted scene of the Resurrection of Christ. This is a remnant of the by-then long-abolished Catholic decoration.
More Artworks by Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Nave and Choir of the Mariakerk in Utrecht
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
Interior of the Sint-Odulphuskerk in Assendelft
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The West Façade of the Church of Saint Mary in Utrecht
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Mariaplaats with the Mariakerk in Utrecht
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
View of the interior of the St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
View of the Nave of the Nieuwe Kerk, Haarlem, Looking West
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Transept of the Mariakerk in Utrecht, seen from the Northeast
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam
Pieter Jansz Saenredam
