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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Ceiling Decoration

Bernhard Schreuder after Jacob de Wit

Associated Names

Bernhard Schreuder

Artist, Dutch, died 1780

Jacob de Wit

Artist After, Dutch, 1695 - 1754

The image showcases sweeping curves and billowing lines resembling cloud formations. Human forms are intertwined with the clouds, evoking a sense of movement. The figures are scattered across the composition like cherubs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and wash manner on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Sherwood B. Smith, Jr.
Accession Number

1977.67.38

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65566295

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