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Mauritshuis Royal Art Gallery "Mauritshuis" mansion, built in 1641 . to Maurice of Nassau-Siegen and the façade overlooking the pond Hofvizhver . In the early 18th century residence was destroyed by fire, and in a later restoration, it was decided not to restore the dome of the building . The last restoration of the mansion was carried out in 2014 ., and now he, along with the royal palace is considered one of the most significant buildings designed by Jacob Kampen baths, a famous architect of his BPE мени .Now in "Mauritshuis" is opened including a small exposition devoted to the history of the building, with pictures, drawings and prints .

Among the most brilliant masterpieces of the gallery are "Girl with a pearl earring" by Vermeer.

In 1820 The state acquired a mansion specifically to place here a royal collection of art and antiques. The museum opened its doors to the public two years later. And since 1875 it has been turned exclusively into a collection of paintings - and what pictures!

If you look out of the window in room 11 of the museum, you will see a stone tower opposite. It contains the office of the Prime Minister of the country

About 250 works of Dutch golden age painters are gathered here in cozy historical interiors with upholstered silk walls, monumental painted ceilings and sparkling chandeliers-candlesticks . The museum has 16 halls on two floors . Collection "Mauritshuis" not so great, but it is possible to see the works of Vermeer, Holbein the younger, Rembrandt . among the most brilliant masterpieces of the gallery - "Girl with a pearl earring" by Vermeer, "Goldfinch" Fabricius, "the garden of Eden and sinful Rubens and Brueghel, Scene on Ice Averkampa . The exposition can be viewed on average in an hour with a small .

A splash of unprecedented interest in Shcheglu was sparked in 2014 by the latest novel by Donna Tart. Mysterious picture is in the hall adjacent to the vermeerovskim.

Next to the main building stands the Royal Wing. After the renovation in 2014, it was connected to the House of Moritz by an underground hall directly under the carriageway. In this wing, decorated in Art Deco style, there is a library and workshop where painting classes are held in addition to the exhibition spaces.

The British Telegraph called "Mauritshuis" "one of the world's greatest but least known small museums."

A traditional Dutch brasserie is opened at the museum, where you can drink coffee or have dinner with classic dishes like soup, kish with truffles or Brabant sausage

Address and time of work

Address: Plein, 29.

Working hours: from 10: 00 to 18:00 (on Thursdays from 10:00 to 20:00).

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Mauritshuis in the evening, The Hague Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis in the evening
One of the halls, Mauritshuis, The Hague Mauritshuis
One of the halls, Mauritshuis
Vermeer, The girl with the pearl earring, Mauritshuis, The Hague Mauritshuis
Vermeer, Girl with a pearl earring, Mauritshuis
Rembrandt, Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp, Mauritshuis, The Hague Mauritshuis
Rembrandt, Lesson anatomist and Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, Mauritshuis

Mauritshuis
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