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This exhibition of Dutch drawings includes figure studies by Rembrandt van Rijn and Ferdinand Bol, rare landscapes by Cornelis Vroom and Jacques de Gheyn II, and botanicals by Maria Sibylla Merian and Jacob Marrel. Featuring over 30 drawings that are new to the collection, many of these artworks have never been shown at the Getty Museum.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Esta exhibición se presenta en inglés y en español.
SELECTED WORKS
Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor moth on a Damson Plum, plate 13 of Caterpillar Book, 1679, Maria Sibylla Merian, watercolor and opaque watercolor over counterproof print on parchment. Getty Museum
Young Man Leaning on a Stick, about 1629, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, brown ink. Getty Museum
Ruins in a Landscape, about 1646, Jan Asselijn, brown wash over graphite. Getty Museum
The Crucifixion, about 1650, Samuel van Hoogstraten, brown ink, gray wash, and red chalk over black chalk, with corrections by the artist in white opaque watercolor. Getty Museum
Four Tulips, about 1635-1645, Jacob Marrel, watercolor and opaque watercolor heightened with gum over metalpoint on parchment. Getty Museum
Drinking Man Observed by a Couple and a Dog, 1689, Cornelis Dusart, watercolor over black chalk on parchment. Getty Museum
A Horse Rider Talking to a Man at an Inn, about 1630, Hendrick Avercamp, watercolor and opaque watercolor over metalpoint. Getty Museum
Norwegian Landscape with a Timber Yard, 1644, Allart van Everdingen, brown ink and watercolor over black chalk. Getty Museum
Publication
David Brafman and Stephanie Schrader
Insects and Flowers: The Art of Maria Sibylla Merian
A vibrant encapsulation of Maria Sibylla Merian's depictions of insect metamorphosis.
Holm Bevers, Lee Hendrix, William W. Robinson, and Peter Schatborn
Drawings by Rembrandt and His Pupils: Telling the Difference - Paperback
This catalogue explores drawings of Rembrandt’s studio featuring works made by himself and fifteen of his pupils.