How America's collectors shaped the legacy of the Dutch masters
In short: This exhibition brings together 228 masterpieces from The Met's Dutch collection for the first time. Explore how the tastes of New York's great collectors over two centuries helped assemble one of the finest collections of Dutch art outside of Europe.
Centering on Rembrandt's 400th birthday, this exhibition showcases a vast array of works from the 17th century, including landscapes, still lifes, and biblical paintings. It features 20 works by Rembrandt alongside masters like Vermeer, Hals, and Cuyp.
Beyond the art itself, the collection reflects the historical evolution of American interest in Dutch art, tracing how these works were acquired by significant collectors in New York over the last 200 years.
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