Abraham Bloemaert’s Deluge (ca. 1590-95) and the Dawn of the Golden Age
Friday, January 23, 2015, 1:30 pm
This arrangement of almost life-size nudes-an unusual subject for a Dutch painting-is by a master who lived long into the 17th century and was famous for his virtuosity and skill as a teacher. The painting in the Gallery’s collection, a spectacular ballet of fear and impending doom, exemplifies the ideals of the first generation of great Dutch artists.
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