A Closer Look: Dutch National Identity in 17th-Century Paintings
Salomon van Ruysdael, River View of Nijmegen with the Valkhof, 1648. Oil on canvas, 40 15/16 x 56 5/8 in. (104 x 143.8 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 61.44.36
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Explore the shaping of the 17th-century Dutch Republic and the emergence of a national consciousness through the lens of key paintings in the Legion of Honor’s collection. Isabella Lores-Chavez, associate curator of European paintings, will discuss how political conflict, displacement, and colonial expansion throughout this period affected the work of Dutch artists, who depicted daily life and visions of the fledgling nation as never before.
Livestream link coming soon.
About the curator
Isabella Lores-Chavez is associate curator of European paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, where she is responsible for the collection’s Dutch and Flemish paintings. She is the curator of the exhibition Celebrating 100 Years at the Legion of Honor. Isabella completed her PhD in art history at Columbia University in 2022, with a dissertation about plaster casts in 17th-century Dutch paintings. Her doctoral work was supported by fellowships from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts.
About the “A Closer Look” series
This program is part of our “A Closer Look” series, a new curatorial lecture series exploring both the development of the Museums’ distinct collections and their art historical significance. Beginning at the Legion of Honor and expanding to the de Young soon, the series features in-depth presentations that highlight collection gems while demystifying creative practices that span thousands of years.
Ticket info
Free program. First come, first served. Seating is limited and unassigned. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the program.
Contact info
Public Programs
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415.750.7694
