By: Hendrick Cornelisz
Uploaded By: Make MyArts
Art Number: AB01949
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The painting depicts the interior of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Delft, with the prominent tomb of William the Silent, leader of the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule, who was assassinated in 1584. The tomb, completed in 1622, is a significant national monument. The painting employs a diagonal perspective, creating a natural and engaging view of the church interior. A green curtain is painted on the right side, an illusionistic device common in the 17th century to protect paintings. Several figures and dogs are scattered throughout the church, some observing the tomb, contributing to the sense of space and scale within the architectural setting.