Gabriel Metsu

Gabriel Metsu (1629–1667) is one of the most important Dutch genre painters of the mid-17th century. His ability to capture ordinary moments of life with freshness and spontaneity was matched only by his ability to depict materials with an unerring truth to nature. Although his career was relatively short, Metsu enjoyed great success as a genre painter, but also for his religious scenes, still lifes, and portraits. Featuring some 35 paintings, this exhibition will be the first monographic show of Metsu's work ever mounted in the United States. Organization: Organized by the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, in association with the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Sponsor: The exhibition in Washington is made possible by the Hata Stichting. Schedule: National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, September 4–December 5, 2010; Rijksmuseum, December 16, 2010–March 21, 2011; National Gallery of Art, Washington, April 17–July 24, 2011 Passes: Passes are not required for this exhibition. The exhibition will be on view in the National Gallery's East Building, Ground Floor.

Gabriel Metsu 1629-1667