Took the train from Delft to Leiden and walked about a half mile to Het Vogelhuis B & B.Jan met us at the door and showed us around.Everything we needed.Plus a kitchen.Time for lunch and getting organized, again! This will be our home for the next 4 days.The following day we took the train to Den Haag (The Hague). We haven’t seen buildings this big in over a month.Destination: Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery.Of course, we saw many paintings, starting with the Flemish masters. We were somewhat surprised when we saw The Goldfinch and no one was really paying much attention. When we thought about it though the reason we were interested was because we both read the novel by Donna Tartt. May not have gotten that much press here in the Netherlands. Beautiful just the same.Remember when we were in Delft and went to Vermeer’s museum we saw none of his original art? This is probably one of his most well known paintings, yes? I have to say it was very impressive in “real life”.Those lips and eyes! And, of course the pearl earring!I read the novel The Girl with the Pearl Earring and I always thought, in the story, she was abused by Vemeer. I just had a bad feeling about it. Whenever I looked at that painting it made me feel a bit uncomfortable. UNTIL I read this! I guess the author was taking poetic license.Vermeer’s “View of Delft” is also breath taking in person.This is a painting by Rembrandt – unusual for him, I think.Could this man be the next Flemish master!?!Last look at The Hague as we head back to the train station and Leiden.
The reason my friend and I went to Delft and The Hague was to make a pilgrimage to see View of Delft, a painting I have been fascinated with since high school. I agree, it didn’t disappoint in person, and was well worth the trip. I was also very taken by the Goldfinch, and brought a print back for a friend. It wasn’t until later I read the book… one of my very favorites. I’ve been enjoying all your escapades. I forwarded you Delft photos to my traveling friend, and will send her this one too. Love, Janet
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Have always loved Vermeer’s paintings. Beautiful!
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I would also be excited to see The Goldfinch–and for the same reason that you were
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Loved looking at the paintings. I also read The Girl With the Pearl Earring. It is beautiful. Enjoy your stay at the wonderful B and B!!!
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The reason my friend and I went to Delft and The Hague was to make a pilgrimage to see View of Delft, a painting I have been fascinated with since high school. I agree, it didn’t disappoint in person, and was well worth the trip. I was also very taken by the Goldfinch, and brought a print back for a friend. It wasn’t until later I read the book… one of my very favorites. I’ve been enjoying all your escapades. I forwarded you Delft photos to my traveling friend, and will send her this one too. Love, Janet
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Thanks for your comments and for traveling with us. Love, B
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I’ve always loved Vermeer’s paintings 💕
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Lovely to see these wonderful paintings.
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So cool that you saw The Goldfinch!!
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