Meant to be enjoyed as a precious object at close range, this work was obviously created for a wealthy and learned audience, well-versed in the iconography of classical literature. Publication Scholars of Dutch 17th-century studies explore the underlying artistic, political, cultural, and religious factors that contributed to the distinctive character of the art produced in Utrecht during the Golden Age. Available in September 1997, in the Museum Stores. Dutch Masters of Light. Fridays, August 22 through December 19, 2-5 PM, California Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Course includes a docent-guided tour of the exhibition.
Distinguished international scholars discuss Utrecht's unique cultural and political environment and its effect on the painting produced there. Ticket price includes admission to the Legion of Honor to see Masters of Light. On the second Wednesday of the month admission to the museum is free. Tickets will be available at the door. We are grateful to the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, U.S. Federal agencies, whose major grants have made this exhibition possible.