Wealth and poverty, happiness and ruin, power and powerlessness: the Städel Museum takes an unvarnished look at the social reality of Amsterdam society in the 17th century. Experience Amsterdam on the Main with important works by Rembrandt and his contemporaries.
Amsterdam—one city with many faces. In the 17th century, Amsterdam was the metropolis in Europe. The economy and trade were booming, the population rapidly increased, and the arts and sciences flourished. An influential civic society shaped the city’s fortunes and glorified itself in splendid group portraits made by the greatest Dutch painters of the age, foremost among them Rembrandt, alongside Jacob Backer, Ferdinand Bol, Govert Flinck, Bartholomeus van der Helst, Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy, and Jan Victors. But Amsterdam’s prosperity came at a price, rooted in colonialist trade policies and a strict social order. The Städel Museum looks back on a supposedly “Golden Age” and, in cooperation with the Amsterdam Museum, presents the portrait art of the Rembrandt period in a major exhibition.
With this exhibition, we are bringing Rembrandt’s Amsterdam to the Städel Museum. By taking a critical look at the realities of 17th-century Amsterdam, we engage with the ongoing discourse surrounding the re-evaluation of the Netherlands’ ‘Golden Age’.
Free admission to the Liebieghaus!
With your ticket for the exhibition “Rembrandt’s Amsterdam”, you can visit the exhibition “Isa Genzken meets Liebieghaus” free of charge from 6 to 23 March upon presentation at the Liebieghaus ticket counter. Please note: The offer is only valid on the same day as your visit to the Städel Museum.
Tuesday Special
Take advantage of our Tuesday Special also during the exhibition “Rembrandt’s Amsterdam” and visit the permanent exhibition and all special exhibitions for the single price of €9. Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 pm.
There are many occasions for a visit to the museum. Whether friends, company or family: book an individual guided tour for your group. Registration is required for all groups.
Treat yourself to a ticket for a visit to the museum or give it as a gift: The Flex Ticket for the exhibition “Rembrandt's Amsterdam” exhibition allows you to visit the exhibition on a day of your choice during opening hours.
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The upcoming Digitorial® accompanying the exhibition is sponsored by
Media Partner
Süddeutsche Zeitung, ARTE, Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main
Culture Partner
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