Going Out | Events and Things To DoGolden age of Dutch artGolden: Some of Rembrandt's work will be on display in an exhibition from the Dutch golden eraChris Laker|Staff Reporter5 April 2012Visiting Dutch Portraits: The Age of Rembrandt and Frans HalsFrom 27 June, 9pm, National Gallery, £10 (adults), £9 (seniors), £5 (students, U18, unemployed), U12 free; 020 7747 2885 www.nationalgallery.org.ukArty types can enjoy a special late opening for the Gallery as 60 works painted throughout the Dutch golden age of 1660 and 1680 go on show in this exhibition.Rembrandt, whose 400th birthday was marked last year with a re-hanging of his creations, is joined by other Dutch artists including Frans Hals.During the golden age portraits were seen as a means of displaying self-confidence and new-found wealth. Items going on exhibition range from small home portraits to larger group paintings.MORE ABOUTBaroqueNational GalleryPaintingThe NetherlandsUnemploymentVisual ArtistsVisual Arts
