This groundbreaking exhibition examines 17th-century Dutch paintings in light of the new Republic’s social structure. Although the Dutch Republic was relatively democratic at the time, class distinctions remained and conveyed a variety of meanings to its citizens.
Through approximately 71 carefully selected and arranged paintings, this exhibition will present the ways in which Dutch pictures reflect various socio-economic groups. Additionally, three place settings featuring the everyday tableware of the upper, middle, and lower classes will bring to life the tangible differences within the Republic’s stratified population. Read more.
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A Boy Playing the Flute Date Unknown, Attributed to Dirck van Santvoort. The Leiden Collection, New York
A Lady Playing a Lute in an Interior (1675), Eglon van der Neer. The Leiden Collection, New York
A Musical Company (c.1642-1644), Gerard ter Borch. The Leiden Collection, New York
Young Woman Seated at a Virginal (c.1670-1672), Johannes Vermeer. The Leiden Collection, New York
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Suzanne Valadon’s shifting gaze