Delve into the artistry of Salomon Mesdach, a pivotal Golden Age portrait painter from Zeeland, through this comprehensive exhibition in Zierikzee. Witness his masterful 17th-century works, alongside exquisite period clothing and jewelry, offering a rich glimpse into his world. The display also features modern photographic portraits by curator Carla van de Puttelaar, providing a contemporary dialogue with Mesdach's distinctive style.
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This exhibition showcases the work of Salomon Mesdach, a Golden Age portrait painter from Zeeland whose refined portraits significantly influenced the Middelburg art market in the early 17th century. The exhibition highlights his oeuvre, including family and children's portraits, and displays contemporary clothing and jewelry from his era, alongside new photographic portraits inspired by his style.
The exhibition 'Salomon Mesdach: Een Zeeuwse meester uit de Gouden Eeuw' (Salomon Mesdach: A Zeeland Master from the Golden Age) sheds new light on the life and oeuvre of Salomon Mesdach (c. 1575/80-c. 1628), a portrait painter who left a significant mark on the Middelburg art scene. Despite his importance, his work remained largely undiscovered until recent research for this first monographic exhibition. The exhibition features Mesdach's sole signed and dated work, a family portrait from 1612, alongside other portraits identified through stylistic and technical analysis, forming his core body of work. Key highlights include four reunited children's portraits and a newly added portrait of a girl. Beyond the paintings, the exhibition delves into the exquisite clothing and jewelry of the period, displaying contemporary accessories, attire, and lace. Furthermore, two modern photographic portraits by Carla van de Puttelaar, the exhibition's curator and author of the accompanying publication, are presented. Van de Puttelaar's works are inspired by Mesdach's style and incorporate early 17th-century and 18th-century accessories. Works featured in the exhibition are drawn from the collections of the Rijksmuseum, Markiezenhof, RCE, Zeeuws Museum, and private lenders.
The exhibition is on display at the Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee. Visitors can find all opening hours via the provided link. The museum is located at Meelstraat 6-8, Zierikzee. Information about pricing or booking is not detailed on this page, but visitors can contact the museum via email or phone for further details.
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