About
On 14 November 2026, this afternoon covers Amsterdam painters around 1630, including Rembrandt and others. It runs from 15:00 to 17:00 at Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer in Alkmaar.
What to expect
Around 1630, Amsterdam increasingly became the cultural capital of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, although Haarlem, Leiden and Delft remained strong in painting.
Maria van Oosterwijck and Rachel Ruysch broke through internationally with their still lifes and received amounts for their artworks that a Leiden-born painter could only dream of.
- Rembrandt settled in Amsterdam around 1631.
- Many more Amsterdam painters were very talented.
- Some even surpassed the great master.
- Bartholomeus van der Helst, Ferdinand Bol, Govert Flinck
- Willem Kalf: still-life expert
- Willem van de Velde: sea painter
- Michiel van Musscher: portrait painter
- Jacob van Loo: called ‘crimineel’
- Many passers-by took their hat off for them.
FAQ
How do I book?
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What does the afternoon cover?
The afternoon covers Amsterdam painters around 1630.
Rembrandt settled in Amsterdam around 1631.
Other painters include Bartholomeus van der Helst, Ferdinand Bol, Govert Flinck, Willem Kalf, Willem van de Velde, Michiel van Musscher, Jacob van Loo, Maria van Oosterwijck and Rachel Ruysch.
Who organizes it?
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer organizes the event.
Website: **alkenaer.nl
Getting there
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL
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