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Hidden Rijksmuseum: Beyond the Great Hits with Sabry Amroussi

Hidden Rijksmuseum: Beyond the Great Hits with Sabry Amroussi


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While 'the Nightwatch' and the 'Milkmaid' are sure to draw crowds in the millions, Amsterdams Rijksmuseum hosts many many other treasures. This seminar presents the favorite art and objects of Sabry Amroussi and the curators of this museum. This is a conversation off the beaten track, for connoisseurs and novices alike.

Working with this museum for nearly two decades, Sabry Amroussi has developed a close relationship with its collection and curators. Collaborating with curators from all departments, he has come up with a unique selection of art that also shows the depth and strength of this world-famous collection.

From work by painters like Pieter de Hoogh and Hendrick Avercamp, to devotional objects and medieval masterpieces, this conversation will prove to be a true adventure for specialists and beginners alike. The full breadth of Dutch art and culture will come alive with Sabry Amroussi's unique blend of scholarship, humor, and deep knowledge of this subject. One will come away with a profound understanding of the sheer breadth and quality of one of the most famous museum collections in the world.

Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

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Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Learned many new things

I've been to the Rijksmuseum many times, but never saw most of what Sabry discussed, in so engaging a manner. It made me really eager to visit the museum again - with, I hope, Sabry as my guide.

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Jo (Pittsburgh, US)
Hidden Gems at the Rijksmuseum

Even if you have been able to visit the Rijksmuseum, you might have missed some of these hidden gems. Fortunately, Sabry will introduce you to the treasures you won't want to miss the next time around. There is no doubt that Sabry knows his subjects and his affable style makes it easy to listen to all the knowledge he has to impart. If you can't get to Amsterdam in person, this is the next best thing.

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Betty

The lecture was informative, interesting and so much fun.

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Susan

Nice variety of topics, all given by expert and entertaining speakers.

K
Kim

Sabry is deeply knowledgeable and someone one would want to spend time with under any circumstances. He is a delight.

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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(9)
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Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Learned many new things

I've been to the Rijksmuseum many times, but never saw most of what Sabry discussed, in so engaging a manner. It made me really eager to visit the museum again - with, I hope, Sabry as my guide.

J
Jo (Pittsburgh, US)
Hidden Gems at the Rijksmuseum

Even if you have been able to visit the Rijksmuseum, you might have missed some of these hidden gems. Fortunately, Sabry will introduce you to the treasures you won't want to miss the next time around. There is no doubt that Sabry knows his subjects and his affable style makes it easy to listen to all the knowledge he has to impart. If you can't get to Amsterdam in person, this is the next best thing.

B
Betty

The lecture was informative, interesting and so much fun.

S
Susan

Nice variety of topics, all given by expert and entertaining speakers.

K
Kim

Sabry is deeply knowledgeable and someone one would want to spend time with under any circumstances. He is a delight.