The Siege of Rhenen

Master of Rhenen (active c. 1490–1525), Northern Netherlands, c. 1499–1525, oil on panel

On 8 July 1499, soldiers of the Duke of Guelders marched into the town of Rhenen in the province of Utrecht, setting fire to houses as they went. The Duke was attempting to expand his power base, but the attack failed and his troops retreated.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-1727
Dimensionsheight 182 cm x width 143 cm
Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel

Identification

Title(s)
The Siege of Rhenen
Object type
Object number
SK-A-1727
Inscriptions / marks
inscription, lower sill of the frame: ‘Die inneeminghe van reenen geschiedt int jaer anno 1499’
Description
On 8 July 1499, soldiers of the Duke of Guelders marched into the town of Rhenen in the province of Utrecht, setting fire to houses as they went. The Duke was attempting to expand his power base, but the attack failed and his troops retreated.
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Creation

Creation
- painter: Meester van Rhenen, Northern Netherlands
- painter: Meester van de Heilige Elisabeth-Panelen [rejected]
Dating
c. 1499 - c. 1525
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Material and technique

Physcial description
olieverf op paneel
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height 182 cm x width 143 cm

This work is about

Person
Subject
Place

Acquisition and rights

Credit line
Gift of the Rhenen Council
Acquisition
gift 1898-05
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain
Provenance
? Commissioned by the Guild of St Cunera for the Cunerakerk, Rhenen;{Deelen 1967, p. 93.} …; Town Hall, Rhenen;{Note RMA.} donated by the Municipality of Rhenen to the museum, as Dutch school, early 16th century, 1898; on loan to the Museum Het Catharijneconvent, Utrecht, 1999-2007

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