Niek van der Plas (Dutch, 20th Century), View of Jerusalem. Oil on canvas depicting a panoramic view of Jerusalem, prominently featuring the Western Wall (Kotel) and the Dome of the Rock rising above the Old City skyline. The composition is rendered in a bright, impressionistic palette, with confident brushwork capturing the sunlit stone architecture, bustling plaza activity below, and the surrounding hills beyond the city walls.
Signed lower right. The painting is housed in a substantial, carved and gilt wood frame with linen liner. The reverse shows stretcher construction and later backing panel, with hanging wire present.
Niek van der Plas was a Dutch painter known for landscapes and city views, particularly scenes of Israel and Jerusalem, executed in a loose, expressive style typical of mid- to late-20th-century European painters working in the region. His works are frequently encountered in private collections and at auction, especially views of historic and religious sites.
Overall condition consistent with age, with minor surface wear and frame wear visible upon close inspection.
Estimated Value $500 - 800
Judaica
