Rembrandt's Amsterdam was a city of newcomers — Jewish refugees, foreign merchants, exiles — and this Morgan show uses his luminous drawings and etchings, including his studies of lions, to surface the migrant world that fed the Dutch Golden Age. Just opened and running into the fall, it pairs intimate works on paper with a timely argument about exile and belonging. If you love Old Masters and a fresh scholarly angle, the Morgan's jewel-box galleries are the perfect setting.
What to expect
Expect intimate drawings, etchings and a few paintings that reward close looking, set in the Morgan's elegant, hushed galleries. It is a focused show ideal for an unhurried hour, ideally paired with the historic library rooms.
Good to know
- Take the 6 to 33rd St or B/D/F/M to 42nd St-Bryant Park
- Free admission is offered on a weekly evening; check the schedule
- The works on paper are small; give yourself time to look closely
- Pair it with the Morgan's historic library and study rooms
- Best for fans of Old Masters and works on paper
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Common questions
What does the title refer to?
Rembrandt's drawings of lions anchor a broader look at migrants and exiles in his Dutch Republic.
Is there free admission?
Yes, the Morgan is free on Friday evenings.
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