Cornelis van Noorde (1731 – 1795): A Master of Haarlem Landscapes Cornelis van Noorde (1731 – 1795) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Haarlem during the Dutch Golden Age, renowned for his meticulous architectural drawings and evocative depictions of pastoral scenes. Born in Haarlem in 1731, he descended from a family rooted in Haarlem’s artisanal traditions—his father, Rijkes van Noorde, operated a bakery on Kleine Houtstraat and Patientiestraat—a connection that instilled within him an appreciation for detail and observation. His formative artistic education began unde…