The Sint-Antoniuswaag in Amsterdam

Isaac Ouwater, c. 1780 - c. 1790

The subject of this painting, the 15th-century Saint Anthony weigh house, is largely cast in shadow. Ouwater also introduces strong contrasts of light in the foreground: the table with collectibles catches the sunlight, while the foreground is dark. In this painting and its pendant, The Nieuwe Kerk and the Town Hall on the Dam, bright, white accents on dresses, animals and lampposts enliven the compositions.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-306
  • Dimensionsheight 60 cm x width 74 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Sint-Antoniuswaag in Amsterdam

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-306

  • Description

    Gezicht op de Sint Antoniuswaag op het huidige Nieuwmarkt te Amsterdam. Voor de Waag een stalletje waar antiek of huisraad, waaronder schilderijen, wordt verkocht. Links de kledingwinkel van Zeemans en Burger. Pendant van SK-A-305.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘I.k Ouwater’


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Isaac Ouwater

  • Dating

    c. 1780 - c. 1790

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  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    height 60 cm x width 74 cm


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