Sunset in Alkshavaar

“Watching the sunset in Venprek is one of the most romantic things to do, especially to watch from Alkshavaar (Old Harbour), because the sunset from Alkshavaar is forever immortalized in the painting le Letztige (the Last) by Nichelo Czisny, who is also known as ze moda Jena de Venprek, the Moody Genius of Venprek.


This townhouse has been renamed Czisny Huis, after its most famous tenant. It is now a museum dedicated to Czisny. Czisny lived in a room here for almost his entire adult life. When he wasn’t drinking, he was painting. This was his very last work. He painted it from his room, which faced the sea.

The painting is very simple, yet elegant and beautiful at the same time. A single ship sailing back towards Venprek, with the sunset as the backdrop. It single-handedly captures the essence of Venprek. Historically, Venprek has always been solitary and independent, surrounded by big, and sometimes aggressive neighbours. The ship sailing back symbolizes the pride and longing for Venprek. It was also possibly the main motivation for his painting. He wanted to paint his last painting for the city he loved so much.

They found him dead the day after he painted le Letztige, sitting on a chair, looking out at the sea. He had been ill.”