Amsterdam’s Royal Palace: Majestic Dutch Baroque Architecture with Dr. Alette Fleischer
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During our time together, we will examine a mixture of art and architecture from the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The intricate iconography of the impressive marble sculptures and vast paintings made by students of Rembrandt together conveys the feeling that Amsterdam was once the center of the Universe. Our expert will speak to the transition of the City Hall into a Palace. During this experience, we'll virtually venture into the stately rooms filled with Empire furniture, elaborately designed gilded bronze clocks, and enormous and expensive chandeliers. Along the way, curious travelers will learn how the Dutch Republic became a Kingdom, and how the palace is used today.
Led by an expert on Dutch history, Dr. Alette Fleischer, this interactive seminar will explain how art and architecture have been used to promote Royal power, wealth, and political gain. Designed to inspire curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding that the stern façade of the palace hides a magnificent and layered interior of Amsterdam’s complex history.
For travelers eager to enjoy in-person adventures through Amsterdam, we invite you to explore our available private tours here.
Amsterdam-born Alette Fleischer has a degree in Art History and a PhD in 17th Dutch History, focusing on gardens, science, and technology. She has curated several exhibitions, publishes articles, presents lectures, and a proud Context Expert. For Context Travel, Alette has led the Rijksmuseum tours many times. Motto: staying curious is key for being a good historian.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
A great talk by Dr Alette Fleischer on this major monument and how its form, furnishings, and decorations reflected the great ambitions of the city of Amsterdam in its golden age. Using 360-degree imagery, Alette moves from the great rooms of state to the prison cells. She also describes the changes which were made to the building over time, reflecting the city's fluctuating fortunes and historic vicissitudes, bringing us right up to the present day. Thank you Alette!