Not Just Rembrandt (Portal of Prague)

Not Just Rembrandt

Rembrandt & Co. exhibition in Sternberg Palace introduces the Rembrandt era by offering the cream of Dutch painting collections from the National Gallery. The event is held between 10th February and 27th May 2012.

Oskar Exner
13. February 2012

Together with the artwork that is hidden in Czech depositaries, many pieces from famous European galleries also made it to Prague. The exhibition captures the Rembrandt era in art presenting about 300 paintings and 80 graphics made by artists from the Rembrandt milieu. They capture period merrymaking such as ice-skating, drinking sprees or music parties. The exhibition’s concept includes children, shows connections with Flemish painting, impressive landscape painting and Ancient allegories.

Attractive selection

Even though there are just two paintings made by Rembrandt himself (and two dozen of his graphics), the exhibition still features a highly presentable selection. Apart from the fact that the National Gallery collection itself counts amongst the best in Europe, the collection was also supplemented by twelve loans from Europe. The exhibition also features many paintings that used to be ascribed to Rembrandt, but the research proved they were done by his pupils. Some of them even have Rembrandt’s signature.

Rich accompanying programme

A good custom has it that the National Gallery supplements its events by a rich accompanying programme. For example the kid’s workshops are included to attract families with children. The exhibition entry is CZK 150 with discounts for students and families with children.

13. February 2012
13. February 2012

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How the Dutch collection was created.

The collection of Dutch art in the National Gallery dates back to the end of the 18th century with the roots in the collections of Czech aristocracy from Baroque era. In the course of the 19th century, the collections were supplemented by many gifts and purchases. MUDr. Josef Hoser donated outstanding examples of the 17th century Dutch painting to the Association of the Patriotic Friends of the Arts and was the first person to call the collection the National Gallery. In the 20th century, the collection further expanded thanks to the work of its director Vincenc Kramář and participation of Czech painter Emil Filly, who was expert on Dutch landscape and still life paintings. At the same time, Dutch graphics were donated to the Gallery’s funds, often they were gifts by significant collectors.