The Noordermarkt by Night

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Petrus van Schendel’s outdoor market scenes achieve a warm ambiance through the artist’s masterful use of direct light sources to produce dramatic chiaroscuro techniques. The Noordermarkt by Night is no exception, showcasing his confidence with nocturne scenes and complex compositions. In this large panel, a central merchant and his two clients are masterfully painted in candlelight, and the flame illuminates the scene with a brilliant glow. Van Schendel is celebrated today as one of the great masters of light and atmosphere. Though he excelled in portraits as well, it is his candlelit, nighttime market scenes that have garnered substantial attention and acclaim, even earning him the nickname “Monsieur Chandell.” This scene is set in Amsterdam's bustling Noordermarkt, a market first established in the early 17th century, identified by the tower of Noorderkirk in the background. Throughout the composition, several small light sources combine to illuminate the crowd of shoppers and vendors as the moon begins to rise through the clouds in the upper portion of the panel. Van Schendel's attention to detail is most evident in his treatment of the merchant's wares — a variety of trinkets are carefully displayed in his traveling case, and the metal objects sparkle in the candlelight. 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. Dated 1840 Panel: 38” high x 31 1/2” wide Frame: 46 3/4” high x 40 1/8” wide

Creator:
Petrus Van Schendel (1806 - 1870, Dutch)
Creation Year:
Dated 1840
Dimensions:
Height: 46.75 in (118.75 cm)Width: 40.13 in (101.94 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Panel
Movement & Style:
Academic
Period:
19th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New Orleans, LA
Reference Number:
Seller: 31-52611stDibs: LU18610144532

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