The Jewel Box of The Hague: Exploring the Mauritshuis Museum Nestled elegantly beside the Hofvijver pond in the heart of The Hague, the Mauritshuis Museum stands as one of the Netherlands’ most revered art museums. Often nicknamed “The Jewel Box” for its exquisite setting and intimate collection, it offers visitors a focused and unparalleled encounter …
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A Study of Cubism at the Picasso Museum in Paris
This summer I stood in front of Picasso’s ‘Verre, Pomme, Livres’ (Glass, Apple, Books) and in that moment I saw the cocktail glass! Then the ‘apple’ and all the books – I understood Cubism! The Musée Picasso is housed in the Hôtel Salé, a stunning 17th-century mansion in the historic Marais district of Paris. This …

