The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug in Amsterdam in Winter by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten. A bustling 17th-century Amsterdam winter scene with figures on a frozen expanse before the brick Paalhuis building under a vast, cloud-filled sky.

The Paalhuis and the Nieuwe Brug in Amsterdam in Winter

Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten

1653 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lively 17th-century Dutch cityscape capturing the atmospheric bustle of Amsterdam in winter.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1653, this work by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten captures a vibrant day in Amsterdam. Figures are depicted socializing and working on the frozen water near the Paalhuis, with the city's historic architecture rendered in warm brick against a sweeping, luminous sky. It is a masterful example of the Dutch Golden Age cityscape, blending topographical detail with a sense of daily life.

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