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Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age
masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum 11 Nov 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
Buy tickets'Again on Painting’, a poem by Constintijn Huyghens
Ruff Stuff
Guest blog by fashion historian Peter McNeil
Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age : Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum $24.95 AUD
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As for the art of painting and the affection of the people to pictures, none other go beyond them… All in general [strive] to adorn their houses, especially the outer or street room, with costly pieces…
— Peter Mundy, English visitor to the Dutch Republic, 1660
Craze for Kraak
Guest blog by curator of Asian art Natalie Seiz
A scene from the stage or the pub?
Golden Age Voices
The United Provinces are the envy of some, the fear of others and the wonder of all their neighbours.
— Sir William Temple, English statesman and essayist, 1673
The Lens of Reason
Guest blog by philosopher Tim Dean
At home with de Hooch: memories from Gallery director Michael Brand
Mapping New Holland
Guest blog by curator of maps Maggie Patton