A Dutch-inspired scene hides a story that will send shivers down the spine of even the least sensitive. Two women sewing in a kitchen (slightly neglected). A child plays with a cat. A gentle light shines in from the window. All
Over the centuries, many artists have handled, often unknowingly, extremely toxic products which, although not harmful to their own health, can sometimes pose a risk to museum visitors. Rembrandt used a layer of anti-mold lead, Damien Hirst "played" with gas vapors,