The International Friends are delighted to welcome you to a very special lecture in the Golden Room, preceded by drinks and nibbles in the Brasserie. Our speaker will be Quentin Buvelot, Senior Curator and producer of the newly opened and much acclaimed exhibition, Facing the Storm – A Museum in Wartime.
During World War II, the Mauritshuis was at the heart of the political power centre of the Nazi occupation of The Hague. Wilhelm Martin, the Mauritshuis director at the time, faced many challenges in protecting the world-famous collection of paintings, and dealing with German propaganda.
Quentin’s lecture will highlight the exhibition's paintings, photographs, film footage, audio recordings and historic objects that have been used to take visitors back to the Mauritshuis of 1940-45.
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As a Friend, you are indispensable to the Mauritshuis. Thanks to your support, we can continue to share the collection, both now and in the future.
With the support of our Friends, magnificent works have been added to our collection, such as this masterpiece by Clara Peeters Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds, and Pretzels, 1615. The Friends also contribute to special exhibitions, including Facelifts & Makeovers (2021).
In return for this friendship, we are happy to offer something in return. As a Friend, you always have free access to the Mauritshuis, and we organize special Friend openings. You receive our magazine, and you have access to various activities, including the mentioned lecture. Additionally, you always enjoy a 10% discount in our museum shop.
