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The Mauritshuis in 1825
The Mauritshuis officially known as the Royal Picture Gallery is home to the best of Dutch paintings four centuries ago. The Museum, since 1822, situated in The Hague, Netherlands, came into being after King William I donated the collection belonging to his father, Stadholder Prince William V of Orange to the Dutch State in 1816.
The collection is made up of about 800 paintings dating from 1400 to 1800. There are Flemish, German and French works but the vast majority are Dutch and date from seventeenth century, period of great prosperity boasting famous painters as Rembrandt, Vermeer.
The Mauritshuis was built in 1633 to 1644 as a residence of Count Johan Maurits of Nassau-Siegen, military commander and governor of the Dutch colony in Brazil for eight years. Jacob van Campen, the architect created the finest examples of the Dutch classism.
The Mauritshuis in 2020
Now time for an amazing visit. You will be as I have been stunned by the brushstrokes and details of most of the paintings.
“Ice-skating in a village” – Henry Avercamp, 1610
“Still life”, Willem Claesz Heda, 1635
The above is a close-up of Heda’s painting, notice the details of the lemon and its peel.
“Madonna and child” – Quintin Massys, 1525-1530
“Old woman and boy with candles” – Peter Paul Rubens, 1616-1617
“Still life with cheeses, almonds and pretzels” – Clara Peeters, 1615
Details of the staircase
“Ships on the road” – Willem van de Welde II, 1658
“View of Delft” – Johannes Vermeer, 1660-1661
Vermeer reflected tranquility in his painting, by making three horizontal strips: water, city and sky.
“Girl with a pearl earring” – Johannes Vermeer, 1665
“Girl with a pearl earring” is Vermeer’s most famous painting. It’s not a portrait but a “tronie” – a painting of an imaginary figure. Tronies depict a certain type of character, in this case, the girl in exotic dress wearing an oriental turban and an improbably large pearl in her ear.
Johannes Vermeer was the master of light. This is shown here in the softness of the girl’s face and the glimmers of light on her moist lips. And of course, the shining pearl.
Window view
“Still life with wild strawberries” – Adriaen Coorte, 1705
“Portrait of an elderly man” – Rembrandt, 1667
Main hall ceiling – Ger Lataster, 1987
Ceiling details
“The anatomy lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp” – Rembrandt, 1632
Details of “The anatomy lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp”
“Tronie of a man with a feathered beret” – Rembrandt, 1635-1640
Here ends our visit, lots more to see. We will be back!
Drops of Everything 
really enjoyed the viewing – an outstanding collection -thanks – Bill
Very instructive visit at the Mauritshuis, thanks for stopping by Bill.
Magnifique reportage
Une des visites les plus intéressantes et instructives que j’ai eu l’occasion de faire jusqu’à maintenant. Les voyages forment la jeunesse 😉
MERCI d’avoir partage ces merveilles avec nous, Louisie!
Suis ravie que la visite t’ait intéressée, chère Maryse.
Absolutely beautiful… the narrative and the pictures. You should compile all of your drops into a book for your grandchildren, Adventures of Louise …. love it.
That’s a brilliant idea Sue, never thought of that. Need to dive into you hint. Thank you my friend!
Wow – thank you so much for sharing this wonderful gallery and paintings
I was really enthusiastic to share, Val. Thank you for visiting 😉
Merci pour le partage de cette jolie visite !
Merci de t’y être arrêtée.
stunning art
Absolutely!
Wonderful museum – I am partial to the still life paintings. So beautiful!
Most interesting and enjoyable visit at the Mauritshuis. Me too the precision and details of the still life are amazing, one of the best part of the exhibition stunned in front of details. Thanks for your comment Eliza.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Thank you so much for sharing Louise 🙂
Glad you enjoyed Sheila. You would have loved the visit. 😉
I love the old woman, the girl with a pearl earring of course, and the skies. And the classic architecture. Enjoy Louise!
This Museum is a real treasure!
Thank you. It made me want to be there with you. What a beautiful trip you are having, thanks for letting me join in the fun.
Christine, blogposts are a way to invite a Friend to travel with you, even from far across the pond. So good to know you enjoyed the visit.
Superbes toutes ces oeuvres 🙂 Bisous ma chère
Chacune avec son style, chacune avec ses détails, des chefs-d’oeuvres. Bisous à toi!