We're busy restoring Potter's legendairy (get it?) painting The Bull. We officially launched the restoration of The Bull on March 29 2024, yet the preliminary investigation kicked off at the beginning of 2023.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of restoring a masterpiece? What decisions keep our conservators up at night? And why the slow and steady approach?
At A Peek at Potter, you dive into the details of our restoration journey and catch the juiciest deets about one of the most popular Dutch paintings. 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.
Glow up
Here at the Mauritshuis, we're not afraid to sprinkle a bit of restoration magic. Especially when it comes to timeless masterpieces. Spring 2024 is all about Paulus Potter's The Bull. It's finally getting the glow up it deserves.
Crowd favorite
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.
