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. Mercurius (1611) VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Hendrick Goltzius (1558–
1617) is particularly well Practical Information
known for his studies of Groot Heiligland 62, Haarlem
classical nudes. One of a Tel 023-5115775.
three-part set, this canvas ∑ franshalsmuseum.nl
was donated to the Open 11am–5pm Tue–Sat,
museum by a rich noon–5pm Sun & public hols.
Haarlem mayor. Closed 1 Jan, 25 Dec. & 7
0 = 9

St Luke Painting the
Virgin and Child
(1532), Maerten Jacobsz van
Heemskerck. St Luke was the
patron saint of artists’ professional
associations, the Guilds of
St Luke. This was painted for
the Haarlem Guild.

The Grote Markt in Haarlem, (1696), Gerrit Adriaensz
Main entrance Berckheijde. The Grote Kerk or St Bavokerk, seen here
from the west, is built in the Gothic style and is
Haarlem’s largest church.

Museum Guide
The best direction to take through the
museum is counter-clockwise, as
exhibitions of the works of Frans Hals,
other portraits, still lifes and pieces of
genre paintings are displayed in roughly
Delft Plate (1662) The Grote chronological order. In the Verweyhal
Markt and Grote Kerk in Haarlem and the Vleeshal (see p188) temporary
(see p186) are depicted on this exhibitions are held of modern and
earthenware plate by M Eems. contemporary art.

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