Other Dutch Masterworks in New York Sep 22, 2007
In addition to a cache of Rembrandt drawings, the Frick has four Frans Hals portraits, two landscapes by Jacob van Ruisdael, one by Salomon Ruysdael and a splendid Aelbert Cuyp. Although the Morgan Library & Museum has 26 drawings by Rembrandt and others by Abraham Bloemaert, Jan van Goyen, Adriaen van Ostade and the protean Hendrick Goltzius and the country's largest group of Rembrandt etchings, they are not on view this season. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Showcasing big works of nature Mar 19, 2007
As the exhibition catalog says, he praised this same quality in a famed landscape by the Dutch painter Jacob van Ruisdael, The Jewish Cemetery, which attempted to tell that which is outside the reach of art. Constable was reaching for the same in this late picture, Salisbury Cathedral From the Meadows. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Amsterdam celebrates Rembrandt's 400th birthday Oct 18, 2006
The Masterpieces Where: What: Amsterdam's largest art museum is also home to Rembrandt's greatest works, many of which are on display in "The Masterpieces." This exhibition showcases Rembrandt's paintings alongside work from his Dutch Golden Age contemporaries, including Jacob van Ruisdael and Frans Hals. Complementing the paintings are Delft porcelain, exquisite dollhouses, and furniture from the era. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Nation: Rembrandt exhibit making rare U.S. tour Sep 24, 2006
The exhibit, Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Treasures from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, also includes self-portraits, still lifes and landscapes painted by other Dutch masters such as Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, Jan van Goyen and Nicholaes Maes. The decision to part with the paintings temporarily came when it was determined that the renovation and modernization of the Rijksmuseum, expected to continue until 2009, would limit the display of its collections. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Rembrandt year: Blending art with tourism in the Netherlands Jun 18, 2006
The Rijksmuseum, Jan Luijkenstraat 1, includes Rembrandt's Night Watch in its exhibition of masterpieces, together with other famous 17th century artists like Vermeer, Jacob van Ruisdael and Jan Steen. It will end on December 31, 2006. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Dutch courage Feb 25, 2006
Jacob van Ruisdael moved mountains, rearranged forests and painted buildings he'd never seen ... Ashilling life will give you all the facts about Jacob van Ruisdael; we know precious few of them ... Jacob van Ruisdael: Master of Landscape is at the Royal Academy of Arts, London W1, until June 4. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
