Etching of the Cunera Church, Rhenen – signed

Etching of the Cunera Church in Rhenen – the Cunera Tower above the churchyard wall

A large, atmospheric etching of the Cunera Church (Cunerakerk) in Rhenen. The richly decorated late Gothic Cunera Tower rises high above the rooftops, with the white-plastered churchyard wall with gateway and a cobbled street in the foreground. The etcher works with fine, dense hatching, bringing out the light and shadow on the tower and wall beautifully. Signed ‘J. de Freede’ in pencil at lower right (reading not entirely certain); a small, illegible pencil note at lower left.

Why we chose this piece

The Cunera Tower is one of the most beautiful church towers in the Netherlands and a favourite subject of draughtsmen and etchers. This sheet is substantial in size and has a strong, classic presence – a lovely piece of regional history from our own area.

Style and interior

Lovely in a classic or country-style interior, in a study or as part of a wall of prints and townscapes. Also a nice gift for anyone with a connection to Rhenen or the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Supplied loose (unframed).

Dimensions: image 37 × 55.3 cm; sheet 42.5 × 62.5 cm
Artist: J. de Freede (reading not entirely certain); signed in pencil
Technique: etching on paper
Period: first half of the 20th century (estimated)
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: The paper is toned and has damp stains along the bottom edge, torn and frayed edges and a notch in the bottom edge (photo 1). The image itself is good and crisp. A plate mark is not clearly visible in the photos. With a mount, the edges will largely disappear from view.

Price:
€ 65

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