The auction
This auction is for one of the original paintings that artist Albert Ziëck has created as part of the ‘Airborne Collection’. A limited edition canvas of this painting can be bought here.
All proceeds from this auction will go to the ‘Stichting Kerkje op de Heuvel‘.
About the painting
The tiny church on the hill in Heelsum is the object of this painting. The building was constructed in 1517 at the request of the lord of Doorwerth, who also owned and inhabited Castle Doorwerth.
The church’s roof and nave were heavily damaged in the war. Churches and mills were frequently used as observation posts and shot it at in that capacity. Ruined as it was, it was reconstructed in 1949. Nowadays this beautiful little church still stands on that hill in Heelsum.
Video
Learn more about this painting from the artist himself.