Two Dutch exhibitions explore Vermeer and Alma-Tadema
Two new exhibitions have launched in the Netherlands, showcasing the works of Johannes Vermeer and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. "At Home in Holland," hosted at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, runs until January 8, 2017. Curated by Desmond Shawe-Taylor and Quentin Buvelot, it features 22 paintings from the British Royal Collection, including Gerrit Dou's "The Young Mother," and highlights Dutch Golden Age artists such as Jan Steen and Nicolaes Maes. Meanwhile, "Alma-Tadema – Classic Charm" at the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, open until February 7, 2017, pairs Alma-Tadema's classical scenes with early 20th-century film clips, and will travel to Vienna and London.
Key facts
- Two exhibitions opened in the Netherlands: 'At Home in Holland' at Mauritshuis and 'Alma-Tadema – Classic Charm' at Fries Museum.
- Mauritshuis show runs until January 8, 2017, curated by Desmond Shawe-Taylor and Quentin Buvelot.
- Features 22 paintings from the British Royal Collection owned by Queen Elizabeth II plus Gerrit Dou's 'The Young Mother'.
- Highlights Dutch Golden Age artists including Jan Steen, Adriaen van Ostade, Nicolaes Maes, Gerrit Dou, Gabriël Metsu, and Johannes Vermeer.
- Fries Museum show runs until February 7, 2017, curated by Elizabeth Prettejohn, Peter Trippi, and Ivo Blom.
- Focuses on Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836–1912), known for classical scenes.
- Exhibition will travel to Vienna and London.
- Alma-Tadema's works are paired with early 20th-century film clips to show his influence on cinema.
Entities
Artists
- Johannes Vermeer
- Lawrence Alma-Tadema
- Jan Steen
- Adriaen van Ostade
- Nicolaes Maes
- Gerrit Dou
- Gabriël Metsu
- Desmond Shawe-Taylor
- Quentin Buvelot
- Elizabeth Prettejohn
- Peter Trippi
- Ivo Blom
- Queen Elizabeth II
Institutions
- Mauritshuis
- Fries Museum
- British Royal Collection
- Royal Collection Trust
Locations
- The Hague
- Netherlands
- Leeuwarden
- Vienna
- London
- Dronryp
- Wiesbaden