“The Dutch Golden Age: Mennonite to the Core,” an illustrated program by Lauren Friesen ’67, Ph.D.

The Dutch Golden Age was an era when the visual arts, medicine, business, education, theater, poetry, theology and publication flourished, with Mennonites deeply engaged in all disciplines. Friesen will cover Mennonite connections and involvement, including Rembrandt (painting), Nicolas Bidloo (medicine), Joost von den Vondel (drama), and the founder of the Golden Age, Carel van Mander. Limited in-person attendance with reservations; live streaming and recorded formats available.

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