An Evening Market by Petrus van Schendel
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A single candle is the focal point of this incredible evening market scene by van Schendel
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- A mastery of light and composition distinguishes this outstanding painting by Petrus van Schendel
- In An Evening Market, the artist embraces the teachings of the Old Dutch masters
- Van Schendel uses the technique chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and darkness
- Painted 1865
- Signed "P.van Schendel.1865." (lower left); Oil on panel
- Panel: 26 1/2" high x 20 1/4" wide; Frame: 34 3/4" high x 28 3/4" wide
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Schendel, Petrus van
Petrus van Schendel
1806-1870 · Belgian
An Evening Market
Signed "P.van Schendel.1865." (lower left)
Oil on panel
Petrus van Schendel's outdoor market scenes, with their heavy ambience shrouding his figures in a haze of mystery, are the true measure of his immense talent. An Evening Market is no exception, showcasing his mastery of nocturne scenes and overall warmth of composition. In this painting, merchants and patrons are seen closely gathered around a single, glowing candle that illuminates the scene with a brilliant glow.
Van Schendel is considered by many art critics to be a master of light and atmosphere. Though he excelled in portraits as well, it is his night time market scenes that have garnered substantial attention and acclaim. Born in the Netherlands, van Schendel was a student and exhibitor at the Antwerp Academy between 1822 and 1828, beginning his career as a genre and portrait painter. He traveled extensively and lived in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Den Haag, finally settling in Brussels in 1845 where he would spend the remainder of his life. It was during this time of constant relocating that van Schendel perfected his nocturnal scenes. His study of the 17th-century tradition of Dutch candlelit paintings allowed him to master the technique of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and darkness. This effect gives van Schendel's work the incredible level of naturalism seen in the current example.
Van Schendel was a Member of the Academy of Amsterdam, and of Arti Sacrum in Rotterdam. He exhibited at the Salons in Amsterdam, Antwerp and Den Haag between 1827 and 1867, with exhibitions at the Salons in Brussels, Gent and the Royal Academy in London soon after. He was awarded medals at most of these exhibitions, including a Gold Medal from the Brussels Exhibition in 1845.
Panel: 26 1/2" high x 20 1/4" wideFrame: 34 3/4" high x 28 3/4" wide
Artist's Museums:
Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum
Rotterdam, Museum Boymans van Beuringen
Melbourne
Montreal
Munich
Nice
Stuttgart
Leipzig
Reference:
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Bénézit
1806-1870 · Belgian
An Evening Market
Signed "P.van Schendel.1865." (lower left)
Oil on panel
Petrus van Schendel's outdoor market scenes, with their heavy ambience shrouding his figures in a haze of mystery, are the true measure of his immense talent. An Evening Market is no exception, showcasing his mastery of nocturne scenes and overall warmth of composition. In this painting, merchants and patrons are seen closely gathered around a single, glowing candle that illuminates the scene with a brilliant glow.
Van Schendel is considered by many art critics to be a master of light and atmosphere. Though he excelled in portraits as well, it is his night time market scenes that have garnered substantial attention and acclaim. Born in the Netherlands, van Schendel was a student and exhibitor at the Antwerp Academy between 1822 and 1828, beginning his career as a genre and portrait painter. He traveled extensively and lived in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Den Haag, finally settling in Brussels in 1845 where he would spend the remainder of his life. It was during this time of constant relocating that van Schendel perfected his nocturnal scenes. His study of the 17th-century tradition of Dutch candlelit paintings allowed him to master the technique of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and darkness. This effect gives van Schendel's work the incredible level of naturalism seen in the current example.
Van Schendel was a Member of the Academy of Amsterdam, and of Arti Sacrum in Rotterdam. He exhibited at the Salons in Amsterdam, Antwerp and Den Haag between 1827 and 1867, with exhibitions at the Salons in Brussels, Gent and the Royal Academy in London soon after. He was awarded medals at most of these exhibitions, including a Gold Medal from the Brussels Exhibition in 1845.
Panel: 26 1/2" high x 20 1/4" wideFrame: 34 3/4" high x 28 3/4" wide
Artist's Museums:
Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum
Rotterdam, Museum Boymans van Beuringen
Melbourne
Montreal
Munich
Nice
Stuttgart
Leipzig
Reference:
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Bénézit
