Emanuel de Witte | |
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Born | 1617 Alkmaar, Dutch Republic |
Died | 1692 (74-75 years) Amsterdam, Dutch Republic |
Occupation | Painter, Draughtsman |
Nationality | Dutch |
Education | Evert van Aelst |
Period | Dutch Baroque |
Subject | Architecture |
Emanuel de Witte (1617–1692) was a Dutch perspective painter. In contrast to Pieter Jansz Saenredam, who emphasized architectural accuracy, De Witte was more concerned with the atmosphere of his interiors. Though few in number, de Witte also produced genre paintings.