The summer atmosphere continues at the Mauritshuis with the launch of the spectacular exhibition The Grand Tour - Destination Italy on September 18. Senior Curator Ariane van Sutchelen will tell us all about it on Friday 26 September during a fascinating presentation. Ariane has been in charge of coordinating an exceptional collection of masterpieces on loan from the monumental British country houses of Holkham Hall, Woburn Abbey and Burghley House. Iconic paintings by Canaletto, Pompeo Batoni and Angelica Kauffman form some of the splendid ‘holiday mementoes’ brought back by British aristocrats from their Grand Tour, equivalent to a modern-day Gap Year, which often lasted considerably longer than a year. Come and hear what these young people got up to, and see what they brought home.
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As a Friend, you are indispensable to the Mauritshuis. Thanks to your support, we can continue to share the collection, both now and in the future.
With the support of our Friends, magnificent works have been added to our collection, such as this masterpiece by Clara Peeters Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds, and Pretzels, 1615. The Friends also contribute to special exhibitions, including Facelifts & Makeovers (2021).
In return for this friendship, we are happy to offer something in return. As a Friend, you always have free access to the Mauritshuis, and we organize special Friend openings. You receive our magazine, and you have access to various activities, including the mentioned lecture. Additionally, you always enjoy a 10% discount in our museum shop.
