New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-19
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,areds Of drawings Ii was not complete
.,nce masterpieces like Peter Denies His Lord"
to the Hermitage o: ST Petersburg. and School
=, Anatomy" at The Hague, were missing;
IN, il was the most remarkable collection Of
pcrbrandts ever seen. and the best one-man
show ever known in the chronicles of art. II
Illustrated every phase Of the evolution and
,rocress Of his art. II revealed with amazing
AFFECT the naturalness Of his method. the resO,ute
mitch Independence and originality Of his ideals.
his loyal devotion to simple realism. the broad
range or his resources. his mastery Of CHA
roscuro. and skill in centrng light upon figures
snd features, and his talent for imparting spir
tied action as we'll as picturesque effect 10
groups Of portraits like the "Sortie of Banning
Cocks Company
The greatest masterpiece Of Rembrandt was
no. seen 70 the best advantage in the lower
room of the Museum. where flood Of light was
noured upon it from a side window. The "SOr-
tie" ought never 10 be taken from the splendid
Museum. which was especially designed for the
purpose OF exhibiting at the end of long cor
ridor one Of the marvels of art But wherever
q js placed it is instinct with life and action.
Eyen under the strong side light Of a fervid
Amsterdam morning. the arQuebusiers and pike
men seemed 10 be moving with the fresh. vigor-
ous life Of Holland and to be enactinG dra-
matte story: and the soft yet rich coiorinS
which is essential to the masters finest effects
OF light and shade was fascinating in its mar
yellous beauty. In the other galleries there
was at every turn picture which would have
been title TO fame for any modern artist with
the genius for painting it. The Queen of Eng
land. the German Emperor, the King of Ru-
mania the Duke of Westminster. the Duke of
Portland, the Duke of Ruccleuch Lord Derby.
Lord Spencer. ord Northbrook, Lord Vantage,
Lord Iveaeh and most Of the great collectors
OF Paris and the Continent had sent their best
Rembrandts 10 the Queens fetc". The Rem
brandt gems OF nearly all the great galleries
shone with serene light. each with a lustre and
character OF its own.
The drawings were almost interesting and
varied as the paintings looked in vain for the
famous etching Of Jan Six one of the Burgo-
masters of Amsterdam. one Of the only two
Impressions In existence Of the first state of the
plate might have been borrowed from the lajks
Museum and have been pointed out as one of
the best examples Of the art Of etching. The
effects Of reflected light on faces and figures
could be studied in hundreds Of drawings, and
the finished henuty Of the work was an unceas-
ing source Of admiration and amazement. II
there had been no other feature Of the Dutch
parted to It a unique artistic value
The Queen has gone from Amsterdam to-day
with military honors and another fervent dem
onstration Of popular enthusiasm fresh as
rose after her week Of excitement. and smiling
radiantly upon her subjects until the train
trundled on toward The Hague a great hush
has fallen upon the city after carnival Of bo!s
ferrous merrymaking. Tomorrow the decora-
tons will be removed. and the stad old town
will resume its ordinary habits OF life. Il has
been noisy revel with mobs of men. women
and children romping and singing at all hours
OF the night. The rocket has burst in the air.
lighting up every corner OF the little kingdom
and men are shaking their heads sagely to-day
and wondering whether the game has been
worth the candle. That was what the moraNsts
croaked about a year ago In London when the
stately little old lady in the black dress and
bonnet with her white hair and sweet. time
worn face, had heard the involuntary cheer
raised in front OF ST. Pauls at the close Of the
thanksgiving service
One thing certainly has peen gained. the lit
tie kingdom has united in a tribute OF loyal
devotion 10 a young girl who has shown that
she has the best instincts Of royal blood ana is
every inch a queen. 1t is worth something IN
these overwrought, cynical days to have a peo-
Die agreeing ardenty with one accord upon any
single idea or principle Possibly this is one OF
the chief functions OF constitutional monarchy.
II enables the nation to unite as one man IN
honoring a sovereign. whether it be Victoria
in England or Wilhelmina in Holland. The sub
jects may disagree about every other question
Of national policy. but they stand together and
are earnest in their enthusiasm for their
sovereign. In this way loyalty becomes a
.,-if 10
more vigorous and homogeneous country in
consequence Of the Queens fetes. which have
been invested with a unique charm Of per
sonality and romantic feeling. There will be a
fresh access Of dealism. without which life
grows stale and prosaic
Another compensation for the interruption Of
business and the prolonged excitement Of sat
urnal;a Of practical Joking is a revelation Of or
ganizlng power which has surprised the Dutch
people They have shown their ability to arrange
a series Of military popular and artistic pag-
eants which have delighted all privileged to
witness them. The Dutch army has made
fine appearance: the Court functionaries have
contrived TO impart an air Of distinction and
stately grace 10 all the ceremonies; the decora-
tons. Nominations and parades have been pict-
uresqUe and highly artistic, and every detall
has been prearranged with painstaking care and
carried out with orderliness and precision. The
foreign correspondents have been received with
gracious hospitality by the citizens or Amster-
dam and their work has been facilitated by
thoughtful arrangements at wel-equipped
clubhouse The Burgomaster has entertained
them az his residence. a handsome banquet mas
been ordered for them at the geological Car
dens and a series Of excursions and entertain
ments has been provided for them at The Hague
and elsewhere II the superfiuous promises OF
transportation have not been literally fulhhed
the Holland America Line, with It's excellent
service has made good the default.
The fetes have been characteristic or the
Dutch neople and have been intensely enloyed