Emanuel de Witte (1617 - 1692)

Emanuel de Witte (1617-1692): Dutch Baroque master of atmospheric church interiors & lively genre scenes. His masterful use of light & perspective creates immersive experiences, contrasting with Saenredam's architectural focus.

Interior of a Protestant Gothic church with elements derived from the Old and New Church in Amsterdam. Against a column hangs a small organ. In the foreground on the left, a man speaks with a gravedigger.