Side-Aisle at St Bavo Church in Haarlem 1695

Isaak van Nickelen's "Side-Aisle at St Bavo Church in Haarlem" depicts the interior of the St Bavo Church in Haarlem, Netherlands. Painted in 1695, the painting shows the grandeur of the church's architecture, with its tall columns and vaulted ceilings, capturing the quietude and solitude of the space. This work exemplifies Dutch Golden Age architecture painting, a genre that flourished in the 17th century, with artists like Pieter Saenredam and Hendrick van Vliet. The subtle use of light and shadow, a characteristic of van Nickelen's style, adds depth and atmosphere to the scene.