How New York's collectors shaped a premier collection of Dutch masterpieces
In short: Explore the Metropolitan Museum's landmark exhibition celebrating Rembrandt's 400th birthday, featuring 228 Dutch artworks displayed together for the first time.
This exhibition examines the formation of the Met's collection, which represents the finest Dutch art outside Europe. It traces the historical tastes of American and New York collectors over the last two centuries.
The display includes 20 works by Rembrandt and a wide array of genres from 1600 to 1700, such as landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Alongside Rembrandt, the exhibition features masters including Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Aelbert Cuyp.
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