Panorama Amsterdam: Immersive Journey Through the Dutch Golden Age at Hermitage

The Hermitage Amsterdam has launched a permanent virtual reality installation titled 'Panorama Amsterdam', which has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors since its inauguration the previous year. The immersive experience takes viewers on a historical journey through Amsterdam's development, from its construction on the marshy banks of the Amstel River to the Golden Age when its iconic canals were built. Projections draw from historical documents and paintings by artists inspired by the city's waterways, including Jacob van Ruisdael's 'View of the Binnenamstel', as well as works by Rembrandt and Mondrian, who often worked along the Amstel. The narrative extends beyond the 20th century to the present day, positioning the river as the city's focal point. The exhibition runs until September 2, 2018, at the Hermitage Amsterdam, located at Amstel 51.