This long-term installation in Gallery 10 of the Museum of Art showcases five outstanding examples of 17th-century Dutch painting on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating portraits set in detailed interiors, this exhibition offers a window into the vibrant artistic production of the Netherlands as the small nation rose to global prominence in the 17th century. The five exceptional paintings from the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, complement The Ringling’s holdings of Dutch art and provide additional perspective on the artistry, historical significance, and continuing appeal of Dutch painting from this period.

Support for this exhibition was generously provided by the Arthur F. and Ulla R. Searing Endowment. The works on loan are courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Image:
View of Alkmaar
Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628 or 1629–1682)
about 1675–80
Oil on canvas
Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund
Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston