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G-bone714 t1_j4zqvqa wrote

I was wandering around The Hague and went down an alleyway where I saw a bunch of Japanese tourists lined up at a door. There was no sign but I figured it was a museum and followed them inside where it was confirmed that I was entering a museum. I poked around from room to room till I came upon a room that had a Vermeer on each wall. Fortunately there was a round seat in the center of the room so I could sit as I was about to pass out. It was wonderful!

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Sickboy22 t1_j521jva wrote

Mauritshuis probably, room 15 is the room with 'meisje met de parel' - 'girl with the pearl earring'

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sneblet t1_j52419b wrote

Lol in that case the 'alleyway' they went through was our houses of government 😅

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G-bone714 t1_j524prp wrote

That’s definitely the place, I’m terrible with pronouncing Dutch names so I couldn’t say it. I’m wondering if maybe there was a front entrance that was under repair or something because I entered from an alley and the entrance was below street level, I went down a ramp. And there wasn’t a sign that I noticed.

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JasperJ t1_j557go4 wrote

The houses of government are currently under renovation, they just closed them off a few weeks ago. So it’s entirely possible the signage isn’t quite working right yet.

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Nibbcnoble t1_j50t7te wrote

wait, why were you about to pass out?

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G-bone714 t1_j50u5gt wrote

I was, seeing those paintings by surprise completely took my breath away. I had to sit down or fall down. I spent about two hours in that room.

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DeTrotseTuinkabouter t1_j518dzq wrote

Are you a frail 18th century noble woman by any chance?

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G-bone714 t1_j525d5r wrote

Not quite, but I do get moved by seeing great art. It’s really different seeing the real thing. Photos just don’t cut it. Good excuse to travel.

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Nibbcnoble t1_j55g24n wrote

sorry youre getting shit for this. I totally get what you mean.

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JH76 t1_j51ccbq wrote

You almost passed out from looking at a painting?

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G-bone714 t1_j5241yw wrote

If you’ve only seen photos of these great works and then completely by surprise you see the real thing up close. It’ll hit you pretty hard.

I had been in Amsterdam days prior and was awed by Van Gough and Rembrandt but I knew they were coming so I wasn’t bowled over like I was in The Hague.

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ZweitenMal t1_j539m4m wrote

There's nothing like rounding a corner in a museum and coming face-to-face with a painting you've always loved and weren't expecting.

I had a revelatory hour with the Delaunays in the Pompidou once.

Yes, I am a massive museum nerd.

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shrimpcest t1_j50ac8z wrote

I would highly recommend the documentary 'Tim's Vermeer's. It's one of my favorites, and I really learned a ton about art and technology watching it!

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matlockpowerslacks t1_j50i39k wrote

Came to post this. Super interesting doc on one man's curiosity and innovations, in an attempt to unravel the secrets of Vermeer's techniques.

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mkrtr2022 t1_j515hun wrote

Oh wow had completely forgotten what a beautiful doc this was. That background score by conrad pope was so beautiful. Still there on one of my older YouTube playlists. Linking it here for anyone interested.

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audeus t1_j50xcgb wrote

This documentary is fantastic!

Highly recommended.

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Rich_Acanthisitta_70 t1_j53s84b wrote

So glad to see someone post this. Tim's Vermeer is one of the most fascinating and moving art documentaries I've ever seen.

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blankblank t1_j50hnw0 wrote

If you have any interest in Vermeer, art, or optics, you must see Tim's Vermeer, a documentary about modern efforts to duplicate Vermeer's techniques.

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gnarkie t1_j4zig93 wrote

Great storytelling and beautiful paintings.

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JinxThePetRock t1_j4zw6jt wrote

Great site, I'm going to lose hours in there. Thank you for posting this.

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Flintlock2112 t1_j50t33k wrote

Saved for later..

BTW Huge fan, hell I would listen to Stephen Fry read the Phonebook

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dortress t1_j514lrl wrote

I have a ticket to see this exhibit in April, and I'm thrilled to be able go through this and the documentary that was posted, so I can get the most out of it. TY!

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ZweitenMal t1_j52vxa6 wrote

Same! I’m going at the end of March while Girl with a Pearl Earring is still up.

I’m still hoping the Met will change their mind and send their better two (Maid Asleep and Woman with a Water Pitcher). I’m immensely grateful I can go see them whenever I want but I’d love to see them alongside their sisters.

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reTired_death_eater t1_j50e07j wrote

Can’t wait to get to work today to give it a listen

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PickledAxe t1_j50fx1u wrote

That settles it, now I have to go there.

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CopprRegendt t1_j523csp wrote

Ill listen to Stephen teach me anything

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alexeirrm t1_j539u5a wrote

I had the good fortune of being able to see a Vermeer in person last month; it, more than any other painting I’ve seen, was more impressive to me in person than from a book or photograph. There is a brilliance in the paint used that does not come across in photos.

If you have a chance to see one in person, please go for it!

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Danclim t1_j5458g8 wrote

Damn, my favourite artist and my favourite celebrity.

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Gojisoji t1_j50phun wrote

If only it was narration by Phillip J Fry.

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legitiam t1_j539pio wrote

I am going to Amsterdam specifically for the Vermeer exhibit in May. He was the Dutch master painter.

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CaptainNightly t1_j51p0tf wrote

Read the title as Closer to Jason Voorhees, narrated by Stephen Fry. Had me confused and excited.

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StardustNyako t1_j52lccx wrote

Thanks! Is there a way I can get a transcript? Would be great to read this instead of through headphones.

Edit: there are subtitles. Wish it were a bit faster though. :(

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marklein t1_j50ctz4 wrote

Whenever I see Stephen Fry's name I think it's going to be Phillip J Fry and then I'm disappointed when it's not.

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