Przez dziurkę od klucza: Exploring Miniature 17th-Century Dutch Houses at Royal Łazienki Museum

This exhibition showcases miniature Dutch houses, featuring tiny furniture and decor from the Golden Age. The display offers a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch interiors, reflecting the era's appreciation for domestic life and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore these detailed models, inspired by historical homes.

The exhibition 'Przez dziurkę od klucza' (Through the Keyhole) delves into the world of miniature Dutch houses, offering a unique perspective on 17th-century Dutch interiors. These meticulously crafted models, complete with period furniture and decor, evoke the atmosphere of the Golden Age, a time when Dutch merchants and sailors highly valued their domestic spaces. The hobby of creating these small-scale replicas was a refined pursuit for wealthy ladies, not merely a child's play, and the detailed arrangements mirrored real living quarters such as kitchens, salons, and bedrooms. The presented houses were created as part of family workshops 'Klucz do holenderskiego domku' (Key to a Dutch House) and workshops for children with autism titled 'Mali mistrzowie. Z wizytą u króla' (Little Masters. Visiting the King). The inspiration for these miniatures was the renowned dollhouse of wealthy merchant Petronella Oortman, housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, highlighting a rich tradition of miniature art and domestic representation.

Admission to the exhibition is free of charge.