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Braunschweig receives a donation of the century: 19 masterpieces discovered!
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig surprisingly receives 19 masterpieces of Dutch painting as a donation of the century.
Braunschweig receives a donation of the century: 19 masterpieces discovered!
Exciting news for art lovers is making waves in Braunschweig: The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum has received a remarkable donation that could enrich the city's art scene and go down in the history books. A couple from Hanover bequeathed 19 paintings by Dutch masters to the museum, which are described as a “donation of the century”. Loud Deutschlandfunk culture These are works from the 17th and 18th centuries that depict impressive winter landscapes, forests and rivers.
When looking through the Kornrumpfs' apartment, museum director Thomas Richter came across unexpected treasures. “I didn't have any great expectations when I entered the apartment,” admits Richter, who is now thrilled by the valuable pictures. The artists also include famous names such as Salomon van Ruysdael and Jan van Goyen, but also many lesser-known painters who show the diversity of Dutch painting.
A treasure that will enrich the art world
The works of art are now being examined from an art historical perspective in order to better understand their background and technical features. In one or two years, the museum is even planning a special exhibition that will put this remarkable find in the spotlight. The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, opened in 1754, is considered one of the oldest museums in Europe and houses not only a picture gallery, but also a department for applied art and sculpture. Thanks to this donation, the founding idea of Duke Carl I of Braunschweig-Lüneburg seems to be coming to life once again.
The interest in the works could also be of national importance, as museums in Germany repeatedly receive recognition for their collections and exhibitions. With this donation, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum now has the opportunity to position itself as a central player in the art scene and also to inspire younger generations for Dutch painting.
In today's world, when art seems to be increasingly pushed into the background, this donation brings a breath of fresh air into the game. It remains to be hoped that such great donated collections will continue to enrich museums and arouse public curiosity in the future.
More information about the museum and its donations can be found on the website Deutschlandfunk culture and on the IGN Platform that deals with art and culture.