Overview: Dutch landscapes, still lifes, and scenes of daily life painted in the 17th century possess a remarkable immediacy and authenticity, giving the impression that Dutch artists painted them from life. However, these subjects—as well as biblical and mythological subjects—were actually painted in studios, often using drawings as points of departure. Some 100 drawings and paintings by such renowned golden age artists as Jan van Goyen and Rembrandt van Rijn will reveal the many ways Dutch artists used preliminary drawings in the painting process. The exhibition will include sketchbooks, broad compositional drawings, individual figural motifs, counterproofs, and carefully ruled construction drawings. It will also examine the drawings artists made on their panel and canvas supports before painting their scenes.Organization: Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Fondation Custodia/Frits Lugt Collection, ParisPasses: Admission is always free and passes are not required.
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Drawings for Paintings in the Age of RembrandtNational Gallery of Art Main address:
National Gallery of ArtWells Fargo Center4th and Constitution Avenue NWDC 20565Washington DC, National Gallery of ArtWells Fargo Center4th and Constitution Avenue NWDC 20565Washington DC, Overview: Dutch landscapes, still lifes, and scenes of daily life painted in the 17th century possess a remarkable immediacy and authenticity, giving the impression that Dutch artists painted them from life. However, these subjects—as well as biblical and mythological subjects—were actually painted in studios, often using drawings as points of departure. Some 100 drawings and paintings by such renowned golden age artists as Jan van Goyen and Rembrandt van Rijn will reveal the many ways Dutch artists used preliminary drawings in the painting process. The exhibition will include sketchbooks, broad compositional drawings, individual figural motifs, counterproofs, and carefully ruled construction drawings. It will also examine the drawings artists made on their panel and canvas supports before painting their scenes.Organization: Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Fondation Custodia/Frits Lugt Collection, ParisPasses: Admission is always free and passes are not required. Book tickets