Dordrechts Museum Explores 17th-Century Night in 'From Dusk till Dawn'
The Dordrechts Museum, located in Dordrecht, Netherlands, is hosting 'From Dusk till Dawn – Nachtkunst in de 17e eeuw,' which features artworks from the seventeenth century that capture night scenes. Among the artists showcased are Aert van der Neer (1603-1677), celebrated for his moonlit landscapes, and Egbert van der Poel (1621-1664), recognized for his intense depictions of flames and shadows. The exhibition includes imagery of nighttime festivities, bonfires, and witches, such as Jan van de Velde II's engraving 'Heks' from 1626 and Domenicus van Wijnen's 'Nachtmerrie' (1658-1700). Works by Jan Miense Molenaer and Pieter de Molijn are also included. Visitors can choose to follow a narrative or explore the exhibit freely. The exhibition is currently available for viewing in Dordrecht.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'From Dusk till Dawn – Nachtkunst in de 17e eeuw' at Dordrechts Museum, Dordrecht, Netherlands.
- The show explores seventeenth-century night scenes, from dusk to dawn.
- Aert van der Neer (1603-1677) is highlighted as the specialist in moonlit scenes, using monochrome tones and an exaggeratedly bright moon.
- Egbert van der Poel (1621-1664) is noted for his night fire scenes with house-high orange flames and deep shadows.
- Domenicus van Wijnen's (1658-1700) 'Nachtmerrie' is described as one of the exhibition's highlights.
- Jan van de Velde II's 1626 engraving 'Heks' is included in the show.
- Works by Jan Miense Molenaer and Pieter de Molijn are also featured.
- The article was published by Museumtijdschrift.
Entities
Artists
- Aert van der Neer
- Egbert van der Poel
- Domenicus van Wijnen
- Jan van de Velde II
- Jan Miense Molenaer
- Pieter de Molijn
Institutions
- Dordrechts Museum
- Museumtijdschrift
- Rijksmuseum
- Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Locations
- Dordrecht
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Rotterdam
- Haarlem