Maurituis Art Museum, The Hague
Maurithuis is an adorable, symmetrical mansion built in Dutch Classical style in 1641 for Prince John Maurice, governor of Dutch Brazil. It sits on the Hofvijver Lake in The Hague, where Binnenhof Castle is also located- the best part of The Hague. It beckons you in, with its sweetly decorated windows and its appealing yellow and maroon colors.
Inside, the house is not as appealing, with dark wood paneling and wallpaper in dark shades of blue and red.
The artwork displayed is of the dark 16th and 17th century Dutch variety: still lifes, landscapes, mundane everyday indoor scenes, and portraits. We were getting pretty tired of these kind of paintings. Because of Calvinism, grand religious paintings were not commissioned in Holland like they were in other European countries. The museum is quite dark inside, and the jewelry-style lighting makes unfortunate reflections on the paintings- some natural light might be better.
The building is very well cared for- even though it is on the water and very old, it is not musty.
After, walk a few steps to explore the magical area around Binnenhof Castle (currently closed for renovation, 2024). Het Plein is a bustling square where you can have a coffee and admire the modern skyscrapers stretching up above the historic architecture.
While in The Hague, make sure you visit Escher in the Palace, in a square filled with trees called Lange Voorhout. This was our favorite museum on our trip!
Maurithuis, as you approach it from Het Plein.
Paintings displayed against dark blue wallpaper, above dark wood paneling.
Vase of Flowers, by Jan Davidsz de Heem.
Gold details in the house.
Triptych with the Virgin and Child, John the Evangelist, and Mary Magdalene, by Jan Provoost, 1525.
Portrait of a Woman from Southern Germany, by Hand Holbein II, 1525.
Chandelier and portraits.
Brazilian Landscape with a House Under Construction, by Frans Post, 1660.
Interesting architecture at the staircase.
Ambulatory of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, by Gerard Houckgeest, 1651.
Paintings near the dark wood banister.
Bust of Stadholder William IV, by Jan Baptist Xavery, 1733.
Ice Scene, by Hendrick Avercamp, 1610.
Theagenes Receiving the Palm of Honour from Chariclea, 1626. Close-up.
Theagenes Receiving the Palm of Honour from Chariclea, 1626.
The Poultry Yard, by Jan Steen.
Girl with a Pearl Earring, by Vermeer, 1665.
The Mariaplaats with the Mariakerk in Utrecht, by Pieter Saenredam, 1659.
View of Bentheim Castle, by Jacob van Reisdael, 1654.
The Infancy of Zeus, 1648.
Fruit Still Life, by Jan van Huysum, 1735.
Woman Playing the Violin, by Gerrit van Honthorst, 1626.
Maurithuis on Hofvijver Lake, with parliament buildings next door.
Back of Maurithuis on the water.
The little island in the middle of Hofhijver Lake.
Gate to Binnenhof, outside the front of Maurithuis. The colors match with Maurithuis.
Maurithuis looks beautiful from the front.
Binnenhof is next door.
Binnenhof, built in the 13th century, is next door. This is the nicest part of The Hague.
Maurituis Art Museum is located at Plein 29, Den Haag, Netherlands.
Open Mon 1-6, Tues-Sun 10-6.
Admission is $20 for adults, and free for children under 18. Reserve your time slot online.
Last Updated: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:13:35 GMT
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