The lecture examines in greater depth the paintings the Dutch loved to see on their walls: landscapes, evocations of a land dearly wrested from the oppressive rule of Spain and from the sea; still lifes, from glorious floral bouquets sparkling with butterflies to dour skulls and smoking candles; genre painting, scenes of everyday life, evidence of a people able to laugh at themselves, and evocations of the Dutch love of the pleasures and solace of the home.

The lectures will be livestreamed via Vimeo. Ticket holders will receive a link 48 hours before the first lecture​. Following each lecture, ticket holders will have 48-hour access to a recording.