Close to Shore: Simon de Vlieger, the Beach, the Fishery, and Divine Favor

A large beach view by the Dutch painter Simon de Vlieger (ca. 1601–1653) is among the Gallery’s new acquisitions. John Walsh, B.A. 1961, Director Emeritus of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, discusses not only the picture’s melting beauty but also its messages about Dutch virtue and prosperity. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund. Note: a live conversation will follow on Zoom two days later.