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Girl with a Pearl Earring & the Mauritshuis Museum with Sabry Amroussi

Girl with a Pearl Earring & the Mauritshuis Museum with Sabry Amroussi


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While the Rijksmuseum holds the largest repository of Dutch art from the Golden Age in the world, the Mauritshuis in the Hague by no doubt holds the finest one. Masterpieces from all genres and styles line the walls, together with canonical works by Holbein and Rubens for good measure. The nucleus of the collection is the essential masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, including the 'Anatomical Lesson', 'The View of Delft' and last but not least 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'. There is also a rather small but superb painting of a Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius.

This conversation will explore this incredible collection of Dutch art, taking viewers through the rooms of this often-overlooked museum (which is sometimes compared to the Frick collection because of its intimacy and quality). Sabry Amroussi is an art historian who has both studied and lectured about Golden Age art for over 20 years, specializing in Rembrandt and his school. With his humor and knowledge, he will leave his listeners with a profound understanding of what Dutch 17th century art of the highest caliber can do.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

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J.R. (Bedford, US)

Excellent

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A. (Arlington, US)
Fabulous class if you like art at all!

If you think you don't like Dutch Masters, think again. Sabry Amroussi makes them come alive and engages his audience fully. It is riveting.

J
J.G. (Marietta, US)
Great Introduction to Mauritshuis Museum with Sabry Amroussi

As always, Sabry Amroussi did wonderful job with this Conversation. It was well organized and illustrated, filled with insightful expertise, and presented with passion.

I expect to be in Amsterdam in June, and Sabry has persuaded me that I definitely want to day-trip to The Hague to see this wonderful, small museum.

Great way to spend my Friday afternoon.

M
M.S. (Vancouver, CA)

A wonderful introduction to a beautiful gallery with an impressive collection of paintings.

L
L.A.D. (Evanston, US)
Lisa Dimberg Girl with a Pearl Earring and Mauritshuis Review

This lecture was a wonderful introduction to the Mauritshuis Museum and its fabulous collection! The virtual walking tour was spectacular!

Customer Reviews

Based on 43 reviews
98%
(42)
0%
(0)
2%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
J.R. (Bedford, US)

Excellent

A
A. (Arlington, US)
Fabulous class if you like art at all!

If you think you don't like Dutch Masters, think again. Sabry Amroussi makes them come alive and engages his audience fully. It is riveting.

J
J.G. (Marietta, US)
Great Introduction to Mauritshuis Museum with Sabry Amroussi

As always, Sabry Amroussi did wonderful job with this Conversation. It was well organized and illustrated, filled with insightful expertise, and presented with passion.

I expect to be in Amsterdam in June, and Sabry has persuaded me that I definitely want to day-trip to The Hague to see this wonderful, small museum.

Great way to spend my Friday afternoon.

M
M.S. (Vancouver, CA)

A wonderful introduction to a beautiful gallery with an impressive collection of paintings.

L
L.A.D. (Evanston, US)
Lisa Dimberg Girl with a Pearl Earring and Mauritshuis Review

This lecture was a wonderful introduction to the Mauritshuis Museum and its fabulous collection! The virtual walking tour was spectacular!