This well known composition was first created by Monet in 1874 while he was visiting the Netherlands. Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam is a highly accurate, well executed hand painted reproduction of Monet’s original oil on canvas art work titled The Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam (Looking up the Groenburgwal)

The original painting The Zuiderkerk by Monet is now part of the permanent collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Established in 1876, this art museum is one of the largest in the United States. The Zuiderkerk was one of a series of twelve paintings Monet completed of the Church. The Church was of great significance to the world of Rembrandt. Its distinctive spire dominates this area of the town and is a focal point of the composition.

The yellow reflections in the Groenburgwal canal which lead up to this early sixteenth century Renaissance style Protestant Church are not detailed. Instead, Monet has used pure yellow brushstrokes to create the impression of the buildings in the water. This technique, of applying colors side by side; allowing the viewers eye to bring them together defines the Impressionist style – Of which Monet was a pioneer. Unquestionably, for those who love Impressionist art works Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam would be the perfect choice.