Virtual Talk: The Dutch Golden Age in Six Paintings from the Timken Collection with speaker Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff

Speaker: Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, Owner & Director of Engagement AHL Cultural Events, and Lecturer in Netherlandish Art

The 17th century in the Netherlands, known as the Dutch Golden Age, was a remarkable era of artists like Rembrandt and Frans Hals, characterized by extraordinary wealth and significant progress. Few countries produced as many paintings in such a short span of a hundred years. This virtual talk will feature six paintings from the Timken collection to illustrate how the arts thrived in this small republic during this period. Through these works, we will explore the Dutch people, their cities, landscapes, society, beliefs, and artistic genres. Join Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff as she introduces the unparalleled aesthetic achievements of 17th-century Holland. Let’s appreciate these magnificent paintings together and deepen our understanding of these relatable and everyday scenes of daily life.

About the Speaker:

Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff studied Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam before pursuing an MA in Netherlandish Art at the Courtauld Institute in London. She organizes and presents live, online, and recorded cultural events tailored for both groups and individuals, working alongside her dedicated team of art historians and administrators at Art Historical London. Mariska also collaborates with various online learning platforms worldwide to design and deliver visits, lectures, and courses. As a global citizen, Mariska divides her time between Amsterdam and London.

Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09

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Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/530793949752819

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