Drop on by for A Peek at Potter at the Mauritshuis! Our conservators are currently restoring the world-famous painting The Bull by Paulus Potter, the largest painting in the Mauritshuis. And that's quite the operation.
So, how does one exactly restore a painting? What choices do our conservators face? And why does it all go so slowly and carefully?
During this presentation, you'll learn all there is to knowabout the restoration process. Ofcourse we'll also share everything we know about one of the most famous paintings in the Netherlands. You can witness the entire process live and stay in the loop online as we unfold the magic. We're making the research accessible, light, and captivating for everyone.
The restoration of the painting started in March 2024, after an extensive preliminary investigation in 2023. We expect the restoration to be completed in 2025. Stay tuned!
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Before the Girl with a Pearl Earring took center stage, The Bull was the main act at the Mauritshuis. What makes it special? Paulus Potter painted a quintessentially Dutch scene on a massive canvas (235.5 x 339 cm).
During its makeover, we're bringing out the latest tech. You, as a visitor, get an exclusive front-row seat to witness the restoration live!
Too complicated? No way! We aim to tell the story of the restoration process and the history of the painting in a fun and accessible way.
Want to learn more?
Would you like to learn about everything there is to know about the restoration process? For example, why exactly does it need to be restored? And where was it painted? Then quickly browse through our latest Art Story, featuring exciting ins and outs about the world-famous Bull.
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Made possible by a bequest from Mrs. A.D. Bonebakker-van Enter, an anonymous donation, the Debman Foundation and Stichting Retourschip.
