Marken funeral barge (1890-1891)

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"Marken Funeral Barge" by Petrus van der Velden is a poignant depiction of a funeral procession in the small island community of Marken, Netherlands, around the end of the 19th century. Painted between 1890 and 1891, this evocative artwork captures a deeply communal and solemn moment typical of the region's funerary customs.In the painting, a barge occupies the foreground, carrying a coffin draped with a white cloth, symbolizing the final journey of the deceased. The scene is set against a subdued, atmospheric backdrop, where the fading light of dusk softly illuminates the sky. Alongside the barge, figures dressed in traditional Marken attire stand by solemnly, their faces obscured and somber, reflecting the gravity of the moment.Van der Velden uses a muted color palette dominated by dark tones, enhancing the mood of mourning and the poignant theme of departure. The artist's brushwork skillfully conveys both the texture of the water and the roughness of the wetlands, creating a compelling contrast with the silhouetted figures. This painting not only document a local custom but also evokes universal themes of loss, community, and the inevitable passage of time.

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Petrus van der Velden, who is also known as Paulus van der Velden, was a Dutch artist who spent much of his later career in New Zealand.

Petrus van der Velden was born in Rotterdam; his parents were Jacoba van Essel and Joannes van der Velden, a warehouse manager. Petrus began drawing lessons at around the age of 13 and subsequently apprenticed as a lithographer. In 1858 he founded a lithographic printing company in Rotterdam with business partner J. G. Zijderman.