The Old Guesthouse in Hasselt
1861
Step into a quiet afternoon in 1861 Hasselt with Cornelis Springer, who masterfully captures the 'Oude Gasthuis' (Old Almshouse) in this charming scene. The weathered brick buildings, with their steep red roofs and leaning chimneys, look like they're huddled together, while a few tiny figures stroll down the sunlit street. Springer was famous for his meticulous Dutch cityscapes, often painting buildings with architectural precision, but here he uses a looser touch to evoke the peaceful, romantic atmosphere of a summer day in the past.
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