When it comes to Dutch artists, you probably know of Rembrandt and Vermeer, but a man named Gabriel Metsu was once the darling of Dutch painting. He has fallen out of the spotlight, but an exhibit at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., is bringing the master back.
An art historian, and African Grey owner, delved into the avian symbolism in 'Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting' at the National Gallery of Art.
Do you know what exactly the Dutch Golden Age meant and to whom? Does it have any dark sides? Here's the Dutch Golden Age Explained.
Jacob Ochtervelt, 1671
Vermeer's haunting scene of a woman in blue reading a letter is famously enigmatic. But a closer look reveals some fascinating details.
One of the most beautiful paintings in the world.
Vermeer's haunting scene of a woman in blue reading a letter is famously enigmatic. But a closer look reveals some fascinating details.
When it comes to Dutch artists, you probably know of Rembrandt and Vermeer, but a man named Gabriel Metsu was once the darling of Dutch painting. He has fallen out of the spotlight, but an exhibit at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., is bringing the master back.
In October of 2022 the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC opened their show Vermeer’s Secrets in which they revealed that Girl with a Flute, a painting that has been in the museum’s collection…
Intriguing domestic scenes by the pupil of Rembrandt go back on show at the reopened National Gallery
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 – 1669) painter and etcher of the Dutch Golden Age. One of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history. 60 x 48 cm Public collection _________ Slight image restoration.by plumleaves
A newly discovered artist from the Dutch Golden Age, Michaelina Wautier has her turn in the light at the MFA — in a first-ever US show.
Haarlem was a prominent artistic center in the Dutch Golden Age. Read on and learn four surprising facts about the city and its artists!
Vermeer is much more than 'Girl With a Pearl Earring.'
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, 'Self-portrait as the apostle Paul', 1661 (detail). Rijksmuseum, de Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland. SYDNEY .- It’s one of the most exciting episodes in art history, and one that still delights today. In...
Learn about five Dutch Old Masters whose compelling paintings should be on the radar of any admirer of the Dutch Golden Age painters.
In this article, Singulart discusses the composition of Rembrandt's The Night Watch and explore the extensive restoration process that has recently begun.
In the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age of art saw the emergence of Judith Leyster, a remarkable talent among the era's Dutch Masters. However, her contributions were long overshadowed by misattributions, with much of her work being credited to Frans Hals or her husband, Jan Miense Molenaer. It wasn't until recent discoveries that Leyster's true place in art history was solidified. This blog post delves into her life and a specific self-portrait at the National Gallery of Art, revealing her journey from obscurity to recognition. Judith Leyster, born in Haarlem in 1609, was one of only two women admitted to the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in the entire 17th century. Despite her early success and owning an art studio, her marriage to Jan Miense Molenaer in 1636 marked the end of her career under her own name. Her death in 1660 led to her art being unrecognized for nearly 200 years. The blog post also explores the societal and legal factors contributing to the misattribution of her work, highlighting the challenges women artists faced in balancing family and career, and the complexities of attributing collaborative works.
Meet Clara Peeters, Magdalena van de Passe, Rachel Ruysch, and some of the other women artists of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
Vermeer is much more than 'Girl With a Pearl Earring.'
Intriguing domestic scenes by the pupil of Rembrandt go back on show at the reopened National Gallery
Read about the best Dutch still life painters. They were specialized in painting special floral, food and vanitas compositions,
A tavern is a place of business where people gather to drink alcoholic beverages and be served food such as different types of roast meats and cheese, and where travelers would receive lodging. An inn is a tavern that has a license to put up guests as lodgers. The word derives from the Latin taberna whose original meaning was a shed, workshop, stall, or pub.
The Dutch Masters seem to be gaining traction in America! This morning there was a segment on NPR's Morning Edition about the new exhibition at the National Gallery in Washington, DC, of paintings by Gabriel Metsu ("The Dutch Master You Don't know"). Gabriël Metsu (Leiden 1629 – 1667 Amsterdam) Old Woman Eating Porridge, ca. 1657 Oil on panel 14 x 11 inches (35.5 x 28 cm) It is fantastic that the National Gallery and the Peabody Essex Museum are both celebrating the Golden Age of Dutch painting simultaneously. Golden: Dutch and Flemish Masterworks from the Rose-Marie and Eijk van Oterloo Collection is on exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum through June 19th, and it includes a Metsu (Old Woman Eating Porridge, pictured above). Come to Salem to see the Golden exhibit. It is a stunning collection of 17th century Dutch painting. And, if you are so lucky to go to Salem and Washington, DC, visit the National Gallery to expand your knowledge of Metsu! Click here for the NPR story by Susan Stamberg. It's a wonderful review of both Metsu and Dutch Masterworks.
Jacobus Vrel is a ghostly figure in art history because, up to this moment, there is almost no official data about him.
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When it comes to Dutch artists, you probably know of Rembrandt and Vermeer, but a man named Gabriel Metsu was once the darling of Dutch painting. He has fallen out of the spotlight, but an exhibit at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., is bringing the master back.
