Jan van Schaffelaar Throws Himself from the Tower in Barneveld by George Sturm. A knight in full plate armor stands on a castle battlement preparing to leap, while distressed soldiers watch from behind the brick wall.

Jan van Schaffelaar Throws Himself from the Tower in Barneveld

George Sturm

1885 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic 19th-century historical painting depicting a knight's heroic moment atop a medieval tower.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best with clear wall contrast
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Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by George Sturm in 1885, this work illustrates the legendary sacrifice of Dutch commander Jan van Schaffelaar. The scene is rendered with academic precision, highlighting the luminous texture of the knight's plate armor against a brooding, bird-filled sky and the rugged masonry of the Barneveld tower.