zondag 10 februari 2019

Hermitage Treasury

Treasury is the english name for this exhibition in the Hermitage Amsterdam. The tenth anniversary of this dependance of the Russian Hermitage in St.Petersburg will be celebrated with two exhibitions, featuring a cross-section of masterpieces from the entire collection of the St.Peterburg State Hermitage.

This is a ball-dress of Empress Maria Fyodorovna the consort of Emperor Alexander.
It is made of Brocate, velvet, silk and beads.

Kostenki Venus, dating from 23.000 year before Christ. In 1983 discovered by Niclay Praslov in the south of central Russia.

19 opmerkingen:

  1. That must be a fabulous exhibition Mariette.

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  2. The Hermitage is surely one of the great museums of the world. I can only imagine how long it would take to do it all.

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  3. Beautiful exhibit. Thank you for sharing your photos of it.

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  4. A fascinating exhibition Marianne.. I bet the dress was heavy to wear ✨

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  5. This must be a fascinating exhibit. Treasures is a perfect name for it.

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  6. de moeite waard, lijkt me

    fijne avond Marianne

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  7. This gives us an idea of what life would have been like in another age.

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  8. I have a friend going on a Russian cruise later this year. I think she's going to St. Petersburg. If it were me I would certainly visit the Hermitage.

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  9. All the objects you have shown us are beautiful. Thank you.

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  10. That must be a fascinating exhibition.

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  11. What a lovely treat for Amsterdam to have these treasures on show.

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  12. I would imagine there would be long lines to get in?

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  13. "Kostenki Venus, dating from 23.000 year before Christ."

    Funny how beauty standards change!

    History is just fascinating to me. It is Our story told with pieces of pottery, memories, artwork.

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  14. The ball gown is my favorite. It is gorgeous! What a wonderful exhibit.

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