British Museum showcases rare early Netherlandish drawings
The British Museum in London is showcasing "Early Netherlandish Drawings," an exhibition featuring 110 artworks that trace the progression of drawing into a recognized art form. This display highlights pieces by famed artists such as Rogier van der Weyden, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, and Hendrick Goltzius, alongside works from lesser-known creators. Boasting over 1,200 Netherlandish drawings from before 1600, the museum remains a pivotal repository for this art genre. Unlike their Italian counterparts, these early Netherlandish pieces are less common, reflecting the later establishment of a collecting culture in the region. The exhibition seeks to piece together this art history.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Early Netherlandish drawings' at the British Museum
- Features 110 works by artists including Rogier van der Weyden, Lucas van Leyden, Pieter Bruegel the elder, Hendrick Goltzius
- Includes lesser-known masters, anonymous sheets, and workshop copies
- British Museum holds over 1,200 pre-1600s Netherlandish drawings
- Early Netherlandish works on paper are rarer than Italian ones due to later collecting culture
- Exhibition aims to piece together the fragmented narrative of early Netherlandish drawing
Entities
Artists
- Rogier van der Weyden
- Lucas van Leyden
- Pieter Bruegel the elder
- Hendrick Goltzius
Institutions
- British Museum
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom