De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Gerard Dou
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Gerard Dou Marker
Gerard Dou 1613 - 1675
Ging in 1628 drie jaar lang in de leer bij Rembrandt in Leiden. Van hem leerde hij met licht- en donkercontrasten werken en zo ontwikkelde hij zijn specialiteit; Dou's schilderijen bij kaarslicht werden razend populair. Door steeds grotere perfectie in de details wordt hij gerekend tot de fijnschilders. Hij maakte zelfs zijn eigen penselen.
In 1628 he was apprenticed for three years to Rembrandt in Leiden. From Rembrandt he learned to work with contrasting dark and light, and that is how he developed his specialty; Dou's candlelight paintings became very popular. Due to ever greater perfection in the details, he is counted among the fine painters. He even made his own brushes.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1613.
Location. 52° 21.317′ N, 4° 53.303′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pieter Janszoon Saenredam (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Cuyp (within shouting distance of this marker); Artus Quellinus (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frans Hals (about 240 meters away); Ferdinand Bol (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Marie Heineken (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bartholomeus van der Helst (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Oud-katholieke kerk / Old-Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Gerrit Dou (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
2. Gerard Dou Marker - wide view
Overview: Gerrit Dou (7 April 1613 9 February 1675), also known as Gerard Douw or Dow, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, whose small, highly polished paintings are typical of the Leiden fijnschilders. He specialised in genre scenes and is noted for his trompe-l'il "niche" paintings and candlelit night-scenes with strong chiaroscuro. He was a student of Rembrandt.(Submitted on June 12, 2023.)
Photographed by Gerard Dou (via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1665
3. Gerard Dou self-portrait
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
