The Museum Nordbrabant in ‘s-Hertogenbosch has achieved a remarkable milestone, setting a world record for the most Vincent van Gogh paintings acquired by an institution. The museum recently secured an 1885 artwork depicting a peasant woman from London art dealer Daniel Katz, as reported by The Art Newspaper.
Katz originally purchased the painting at a Christie’s auction in February 2023, where he won it for approximately €5.76 million after a competitive bidding process that saw the Museum Nordbrabant withdraw from contention.
Despite acquiring the painting just this month, the museum’s director, Jacqueline Grandjean, and curator, Helewise Berger, had previously expressed interest to Katz after the auction. Initially resistant to selling, Katz ultimately agreed to loan the painting to the museum, where it has been displayed since January.
Determined to acquire the artwork, the museum successfully raised €6 million through funds, subsidies, and donations from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. They then launched a fundraising campaign to secure an additional €2.6 million, referring to the painting as the “Mona Lisa of Brabant.”
This latest acquisition enriches the museum’s Van Gogh collection, which has expanded to five paintings since 2016, with six additional works currently on loan. The Museum Nordbrabant is also preparing for the opening of its new Van Gogh Wing in 2026, reinforcing its commitment to celebrating the legacy of this iconic Dutch artist.
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