Gallery Prince Willem V, Art museum at Buitenhof, The Hague, Netherlands
Gallery Prince Willem V is an art museum in the Netherlands that displays over 150 Old Master paintings from floor to ceiling in its interior spaces. The rooms are furnished with historical chandeliers and curtains that preserve the original atmosphere of the setting.
Prince William V founded this gallery in 1774 to make his extensive art collection accessible to the public. This marked the opening of the first public museum in the Netherlands.
The collection features works by Dutch and Flemish artists like Jan Steen, Peter Paul Rubens, and Paulus Potter displayed in their original presentation style. The paintings hang closely together on the walls, exactly as they were arranged in the collector's time.
The museum is located just a short walk from Mauritshuis and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should know that the space is intimate, with limited room and densely displayed works.
A painting by Berckheyde titled 'A Hunting Party near the Hofvijver' shows the same view of the government center that visitors can still see today from the gallery. This historical artwork and present-day reality create a connecting experience between past and present.
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