The Grote Kerk at Haarlem, Seen from the City Hall

"The Grote Kerk at Haarlem, Seen from the City Hall" is a 1690 painting by Gerrit Adriaenszoon Berckheyde. 



The artwork, housed at the Springfield Museums, measures 0.546 meters in width and 0.641 meters in height. 



The painting depicts a view of the Grote Kerk (Great Church) in Haarlem, Netherlands, as seen from an arched gateway, possibly of the City Hall. The perspective is from a slightly elevated position, looking down a street towards the church. 



The church dominates the background, its tall spire and Gothic architecture clearly visible. The foreground shows a cobblestone street with several figures in 17th-century Dutch clothing. A small dog is visible near the center. The buildings lining the street are typical Dutch architecture of the period, with gabled roofs and brick facades. The overall tone is one of calm and quiet, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age cityscapes. The light suggests it is daytime. The archway frames the scene, creating a sense of depth and perspective.