Prized Possessions: Dutch Paintings from National Trust Houses

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Review "Dutch pictures and English country houses: a marvellously interwoven story ... the first exhibition of highlights among the many Dutch paintings in National Trust homes."  (Financial Times, 19/20 May 2018)"A comprehensive picture of an era … to study these pictures properly is not just to see, but to enter a society, to understand its aspirations and emotions, its sense of humour and its moral judgments ... opens up into an expansive view." (The Times)★★★★   "A glittering snapshot of the National Trust's collection ... more than an at-a-glance overview of the Golden Age. It also reveals much about the British relationship with 17th-century Dutch paintings." (Telegraph)"A small treat" (The Oldie)"Revelatory insights into significant paintings held by the National Trust." (Bath Magazine)"A landmark exhibition" (Timeless Travel)"A golden opportunity to see 22 Dutch masterpieces" (Epoch Times)"A jewel box of a show."  (Country Life) Read more About the Author David Taylor graduated in Scottish Historical Studies from the University of Edinburgh, and gained a PhD from the University of the Highlands and Islands. After teaching history at Douglas-Ewart High School he was Principal Teacher of History and Modern Studies at Kingussie High School (Badenoch) for thirty years. Now retired, he lives in Orkney.Quentin Buvelot is Chief Curator at the Mauritshuis, The Hague. Read more

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