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The Mauritshuis is home to the best Dutch paintings of the 17th century from the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Situated in the heart of The Hague, the compact and world-renowned collection includes masterpieces such as Vermeer's 'Girl with the Pearl Earring', 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' by Rembrandt, The 'Goldfinch' by Fabritius and 'The Bull' by Potter.See more than two hundred pieces by Dutch and Flemish masters on display in the intimate exhibition rooms with silk wall coverings, sparkling chandeliers, and monumental painted ceilings.Download the Mauritshuis multimedia tour to your smartphone to hear about the paintings in the museum. The most important works of art also feature exciting photos and films. You can choose between a short tour along with the highlights, diving deeper into the seventeenth century, or choosing to seek out your favorite paintings yourself. For younger visitors, there is a special tour, with amusing questions, interesting films, and a surprising climax.From February, 16 to March, 29 you will be able to discover more about Jacobus Vrel, who who was active around 1640-1660, thanks to the temporary exhibition "Vrel, Forerunner of Vermeer". Learn how modern art lovers rediscovered Vrel in the 19th and early 20th centuries. See 2 of his extraordinary paintings from the famous Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, which will be coming to The Hague, including "Woman at the window" from 1654, the only dated work by Vrel.