Rembrandt turns 400!
Bloomberg.com. Amsterdam Celebrates Rembrandt Birthday, Aims to Lure Tourists
In honor of Rembrandt's 400th birthday there is a lot going on in Amsterdam.
Visit the Rijksmuseum site for the celebrations: Rembrandt 400.
Those traveling through Amsterdam's airport, Schiphol, can get in on the celebration too. The museum is having a special exhibit at the airport covering the work of Rembrandt's students, including Gerard Dou, Carel Fabritius and Govert Flinck. The airport exhibit is from 2 March through 30 May.
What a great way to pass the layover time!
At the Rijksmuseum, an interesting exhibit on works that were once believed to be by Rembrandt is going on from 9 March through 24 May. The same exhibit will then be on display at Schiphol from 1 June through 5 September. The exhibit explains how art professionals determine the authenticity of paintings. This is well worth a visit.
And an interesting combined exhibit is also underway at the Van Gogh museum. Rembrandt and Caravaggio are displayed together in this exciting display of the masters. This exhibit runs from 24 Februrary through 18 June. Visit the exhibit's website here: Rembrandt-Caravaggio.
Tom
In honor of Rembrandt's 400th birthday there is a lot going on in Amsterdam.
Visit the Rijksmuseum site for the celebrations: Rembrandt 400.
Those traveling through Amsterdam's airport, Schiphol, can get in on the celebration too. The museum is having a special exhibit at the airport covering the work of Rembrandt's students, including Gerard Dou, Carel Fabritius and Govert Flinck. The airport exhibit is from 2 March through 30 May.
What a great way to pass the layover time!
At the Rijksmuseum, an interesting exhibit on works that were once believed to be by Rembrandt is going on from 9 March through 24 May. The same exhibit will then be on display at Schiphol from 1 June through 5 September. The exhibit explains how art professionals determine the authenticity of paintings. This is well worth a visit.
And an interesting combined exhibit is also underway at the Van Gogh museum. Rembrandt and Caravaggio are displayed together in this exciting display of the masters. This exhibit runs from 24 Februrary through 18 June. Visit the exhibit's website here: Rembrandt-Caravaggio.
Tom
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