Immerse yourself in a remarkable collection of 17th-century Dutch masterpieces at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. This special partnership with the Mauritshuis in The Hague presents an outstanding array of works from the Dutch Golden Age. Featuring renowned artists like Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and the iconic 'View of Delft' by Vermeer, the exhibition offers a comprehensive journey through a prolific artistic period. Explore still lifes, genre paintings, and evocative landscapes from this extraordinary century.
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This exhibition showcases an exceptional collection of 17th-century Dutch masterpieces on loan from the Mauritshuis in The Hague, in collaboration with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The display brings together significant works, including Vermeer's 'View of Delft,' offering a comprehensive look at this prolific artistic period.
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Mauritshuis in The Hague have entered into a unique collaboration, exchanging twenty-five outstanding works from their permanent collections. In Madrid, this partnership presents an exceptional collection of 17th-century Dutch masterpieces. The exhibition is housed in the newly established classical rooms on Level 2 of the museum, offering a focused presentation of these significant works, particularly Vermeer's 'View of Delft (ca. 1660-1661)'. This display complements the museum's existing rooms dedicated to the Dutch Golden Age, providing a more complete view of this extraordinary and fruitful century in art history. The exhibition features paintings from approximately 1615 to 1705 by renowned artists such as Ambrosius Bosschaert I, Frans Hals, Hendrick Avercamp, Pieter Claesz, Rembrandt van Rijn, Gerard ter Borch, Jan Steen, Jacob Ruisdael, Pieter de Hooch, and Nicolaes Maes. The works are thematically organized: the first room focuses on still lifes and genre painting, the second on landscapes and compositions with figures, and a dedicated third space showcases Vermeer's iconic 'View of Delft'. Additionally, three paintings from the Thyssen-Bornemisza's collection are displayed alongside complementary works from the Mauritshuis, including pieces by Jan Brueghel the Elder, Gerard van Honthorst, and Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, creating insightful comparisons and dialogues between the institutions' holdings.
The exhibition is located in the 'Classical rooms' on Level 2. Monday access is free thanks to Mastercard sponsorship, while from Tuesday to Sunday, normal museum opening hours apply. Specific ticketing details beyond general museum admission are not detailed on this page, but visitors are directed to general museum information regarding accessibility and ticket concessions.
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