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In the 17th century, Jews played a vital role in the burgeoning visual culture of the Dutch Republic—they were patrons of the arts, collectors, and subjects of artistic creation, particularly evident in the works of Rembrandt van Rhein (1606–1669) and his circle. Rembrandt, residing in the heart of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter, accepted commissions from his Jewish neighbors to incorporate them into biblical scenes and depict them in figure drawings. This exhibition, a collaboration between the Dutch Art Centre at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and a seminar for undergraduate and graduate students at Boston University, explores the diverse ways in which Jews interacted with Dutch art and culture in the 17th century, utilizing the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection of Dutch art and Jewish artifacts. From paintings and prints by Rembrandt and his school to one of the oldest surviving Dutch silver rimonim (torah scroll crown), the exhibits highlight the visibility and autonomy of Jews within the religiously diverse Dutch Republic. This is the fifth in a series of collaborative exhibitions between CNA and its academic partners. These exhibitions utilize the museum's extensive collection of Dutch and Flemish art in novel and unique ways to present fresh perspectives and diverse voices, while showcasing interdisciplinary academic achievements. Previous exhibitions include: "The Modern Art Market" (November 2021 – October 2022); "Micheline Votier and the Five Senses: Innovation in 17th-Century Flemish Painting" (November 12, 2022 – November 5, 2023); "Thinking on a Small Scale: Scales in Dutch Art" (November 18, 2023 – December 8, 2024); and "Youth Curating: Death Is Always There" (December 21, 2024 – November 30, 2025).

One of Boston's most beloved summer traditions, Summer in the City, is making a grand return this year, bigger, more exciting, and more immersive, taking place from Friday, June 12th to Thursday, August 28th, 2026 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. This summer, guests will explore the waterfront in entirely new ways. From the return of beloved live music nights to the grand debut of the Trillium Garden, a collaboration with Trillium Brewing Co., Summer in the City 2026 offers something for everyone—and all just steps from the harbor.

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