“the Histories” Holland

Six dazzling films explore the gems of the famous Hermitage collection, a museum famed for its diversity and scope which holds the world's most comprehensive collection of paintings and sculpture. Presenting an absorbing narrative of the collection's creation, histories of the great masters whose works adorn these fabulous rooms, and detailed looks at the works themselves, this invaluable collection will please both art lovers and newcomers alike. Includes Historical Materials on the Ancient Orient, Italy, the Renaissance, 17th-Century Holland, and French Painting.