Vianen Collection

A View of Vianen with a Herdsman and Cattle by a River, c. 1643 / 45. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
A View of Vianen with a Herdsman and Cattle by a River, c. 1643/45

Skaters on the frozen river Lek, the town of Vianen beyond, 1653 (oil on canvas)
2975039 Skaters on the frozen river Lek, the town of Vianen beyond, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael or Ruysdael, Salomon van (c.1602-70)

Otto, Count of Nassau and his Wife Adelheid van Vianen, 1530-35. Commissioned by Henry III of Nassau, advisor to Emperor Charles V

Portrait Hendrik van Brederode Henrik lord Brederode
Portrait of Hendrik van Brederode Henrik, lord of Brederode (title on object), Bust of Hendrik van Brederode, lord of Vianen in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth bearing his name

Portrait Hendrik van Brederode Bust lord Vianen
Portrait of Hendrik van Brederode, Bust of Hendrik van Brederode, lord of Vianen in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which an empty field in front of his name

Great Flood January 10 1624 Repairing Broken Dike
The Great Flood of January 10, 1624 (or Repairing the Broken Dike on the River Lek by Vianen, 1624). Van de Velde Esaias (Dutch, 1587-1630). Etching

Paulus and Adam van Vianen, Dutch silversmiths, c1870. Artist: H Sluyter
Paulus and Adam van Vianen, Dutch silversmiths, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

Edge of River with Raft, 17th century. Artist: Paulus van Vianen II
Edge of River with Raft, 17th century

Design Silver Vessel Scenes Passion Christ ca
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View of an Imaginary Town on a River with the Tower of Saint Pol in Vianen, River Landscape with View of Vianen, Jan van Goyen, 1649

View across river, men on raft centre foreground. Pen, brown ink, blue and brown wash. Paulus van Vianen I (c1570-1613) Dutch painter and goldsmith

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Vianen, a town shrouded in mystery and rich history. From the captivating artwork of Aelbert Cuyp's "A View with a Herdsman and Cattle by a River" to the frozen river Lek adorned with skaters in 1653, this place holds timeless beauty. But it is not just its landscapes that make Vianen intriguing; it is also the people who have left their mark on this enchanting town. Take for instance the girl from Rwanda, her presence adding an air of exoticism to this already mysterious place. The noble lineage of Otto, Count of Nassau, and his wife Adelheid van Vianen further adds to the allure. Their portrait speaks volumes about their status and influence during the 16th century. Not only renowned for its artistry in painting but also silversmithing, Vianen boasts talented craftsmen like Paulus and Adam van Vianen. Their intricate silverwork showcases their skill and creativity that has stood the test of time. As we wander along the edge of the river with raft depicted by Paulus van Vianen II in the 17th century, we can't help but imagine what stories lie beneath those calm waters. Even religious scenes find their way into Vianen's history through design silver vessels depicting passion Christ ca. These pieces serve as reminders of faith intertwined within everyday life. And let us not forget Hendrik van Brederode, whose portraits grace these walls - one showing him as lord Brederode while another captures his essence as Bust lord Vianen. His presence lingers throughout time. Lastly, we cannot overlook The Great Flood that struck on January 10th, 1624 when broken dikes needed repairing urgently to save lives and livelihoods—a testament to resilience amidst adversity.