Pendule met beeld van zittende Rembrandt

This clock bears witness to the 19th-century revival of interest in Rembrandt (1606-1669). The fascination with the 17th century – also known as the Golden Age – was very important in the world of art. In 1852 a statue of Rembrandt was unveiled on today’s Rembrandt Square. The painter had become a national hero.

Pendule met beeld van zittende Rembrandt

This clock bears witness to the 19th-century revival of interest in Rembrandt (1606-1669). The fascination with the 17th century – also known as the Golden Age – was very important in the world of art. In 1852 a statue of Rembrandt was unveiled on today’s Rembrandt Square. The painter had become a national hero.