They remain captivating. And there is a lot to tell about their work. Each episode illuminates a famous Dutch master. In 10 short characteristics. Think of it as a refresher course. Or speed dating.

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

The founder of the Dutch winter landscape

The Merry Drinker The Merry Drinker

Virtuoso brushwork with a smile

Rebel with a cause

De molen bij Wijk bij Duurstede, Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael, ca. 1668 - ca. 1670 De molen bij Wijk bij Duurstede, Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael, ca. 1668 - ca. 1670

Holland’s most famous landscape painter

A master storyteller of everyday life

Het melkmeisje, Johannes Vermeer Het melkmeisje, Johannes Vermeer

Master of the everyday