The Mauritshuis in The Hague displays masterpieces by Dutch artists including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring; The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt; The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter.
These are among two hundred works by Dutch and Flemish artists.
Temporary exhibitions during 2018 will include:
Jan Steen's Histories
15 February to 13 May 2018
This Seventeenth Century Dutch artist is mainly known as the painter of jolly and somewhat chaotic scenes from daily life.
But the artist also painted scenes fom the Bible, classical mythology, and history.
This exhibition of twenty paintings will show that Steen was a versatile and ambitious artist.
Girl with a Pearl Earring Research Project
26 February to 11 March 2018
The Mauritshuis will begin a research project on Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Technical investigations will take place in the museum's 'Golden Room' which will give visitors a unique opportunity to experience research up close.
Rogier van der Weyden – research and restoration
14 June to 9 September 2018
The Mauritshuis will research and restore one of its oldest and most special
works: The Lamentation of Christ, painted c. 1460-1464 by Rogier van der Weyden.
Together with Jan van Eyck, this Brussels-based painter is considered the founder of Flemish painting. During the exhibition, the painting will be restored in public view.
Dutch paintings from National Trust Houses
11 October 2018 to 6 January 2019
English country houses have traditionally been the home to Dutch Golden Age masters.
Most of these paintings were acquired in the eighteenth century, during the heyday of the English country house.
Although over time many owners were forced to sell works to raise funds, there are still many extraordinary paintings to be found in country houses today.
For this exhibition, the Mauritshuis has selected exquisite Dutch paintings from houses managed by the National Trust.