Dutch Masters from the Hermitage Returns to Amsterdam
In a historic return after 350 years, 63 paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, once owned by Peter the Great and Catherine II, are coming back to the Netherlands. The exhibition titled 'Dutch Masters from the Hermitage. Treasures of the Tsars' is taking place at the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Dutch affiliate of the Russian State Hermitage Museum. Peter the Great began the collection at 25 when he bought a Rembrandt while in Holland, later adding works by artists such as Berckheyde, Ferdinand Bol, and Frans Hals. Catherine II significantly increased the collection, making it the largest of Dutch paintings outside the Netherlands. This exhibition, highlighting the 17th century, runs until May 28, 2018.
Key facts
- 63 Dutch Golden Age paintings from the Hermitage collection return to the Netherlands for the first time in 350 years.
- The exhibition is titled 'Dutch Masters from the Hermitage. Treasures of the Tsars'.
- It is hosted at the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Dutch branch of the Russian State Hermitage Museum.
- The collection was started by Peter the Great, who bought a Rembrandt painting at age 25 during a stay in Holland.
- Peter the Great also acquired works by Berckheyde, Ferdinand Bol, Gerard Dou, Govert Flinck, Jan van Goyen, Frans Hals, Gabriël Metsu, Paulus Potter, Jan Steen, and Joachim Wtewael.
- Catherine II greatly expanded the collection, making it the largest collection of Dutch painting outside the Netherlands.
- The Hermitage in St. Petersburg holds over 3 million artworks.
- The exhibition runs until May 28, 2018.
Entities
Artists
- Rembrandt
- Berckheyde
- Ferdinand Bol
- Gerard Dou
- Govert Flinck
- Jan van Goyen
- Frans Hals
- Gabriël Metsu
- Paulus Potter
- Jan Steen
- Joachim Wtewael
Institutions
- Hermitage Amsterdam
- State Hermitage Museum
- Artribune
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- St. Petersburg
- Russia
- Holland