Today was Amsterdam Museum Day #1 for me. I started out visiting the Van Gogh museum,
not far form where our group is staying.
This museum does not allow photography. Add this to the well-planned flow of the
exhibits and it made for a wonderful experience!
Van Gogh’s deliberate, conscious decision to become an
artist is inspiring and it emphasizes the benefits of hard work, dedication and
practice, practice, practice no matter what your passion. Van Gogh truly epitomizes
the essence of Dutch determination, but sadly, with a tragic end.
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| Image on museum wall - photography allowed here! |
The exhibit of Van Gogh’s letters was probably my favorite
part.
Yes, the collection of paintings
and drawings are incredible and I spent three hours wandering the museum, but
the letters demonstrated a form of communication that is practically lost
today.
Van Gogh and his contemporaries
invested time and effort into connecting with family and friends through the
written word.
A letters is a loving and
thoughtful missive that strengthens friendships and relationships, something that
our modern channels of communication fail to do.
After Van Gogh and a quick herring lunch I enjoyed a stroll
through the history of Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Museum then stopped for a
pick-me-up espresso. The Dutch are so
wonderful; chocolate accompanied my coffee!
Re-energized I headed to Rembrandt’s House where I enjoyed
an experience that rivaled my time with Van Gogh.
I felt a strong connection to all those who
have gone before me as I walked through where this Golden Age master
lived.
