Cornelis Springer
1817–1891 · Dutch · 30 artworks
RomanticismPrecise architectural renderingDetailed perspectiveUse of light and shadowLively figurationHistorical accuracy
artist bio
Cornelis Springer was a Dutch cityscape painter known for his detailed and accurate depictions of urban environments. He captured the architectural beauty and atmosphere of Dutch cities during the Romantic period, often incorporating lively figures to animate his scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Springer's work allows students to understand the principles of perspective, architectural rendering, and the use of light and shadow to create depth and realism. Students can also learn about the importance of historical accuracy and attention to detail in art.
related: Johannes Vermeer
30 artworks
Men in boat at choppy sea
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Vissersdijk in Enkhuizen
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View at Culemborg
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A Cathedral On A Townsquare In Summer
1846
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Town Square Before A Church A Capriccio
1846
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Walenkerk Haarlem
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Cityview wiith marketstall
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Figures on a Market Square in a Dutch Town
1843
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Weeshuis in Kampen
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Kerkegracht en Weeshuis in Leiden
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Altstadtmarkt in Brunswijk
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Lombard Voorburgwal Amsterdam
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A View of a Town along the Rhine
1841
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Many figures in the streets of Haarlem
1870
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View of Oudewater
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The Jewish quarter in Amsterdam
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A Country Road
1886
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Village view
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Cityview Hoorn
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Cityhall in Lbeck
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View on Enkhuizen
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View of Montelspran
1845
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Zuiderhavendijk, Enkhuizen
1868
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View on Heerengracht in Amsterdam
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Westermarket in Amsterdam
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Along the Canal
1862
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City view with figures
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Coming out of church
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City view
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Cityview
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