Panorama Mesdag, a large cylindrical painting of a seaside town, gives the viewer an impression of being inside the landscape. Stand atop a sand dune and observe villagers at work, fishing boats docked on the seashore, and houses in the distance. Along with the realistic painting style, the feel of the place is augmented by the sand and beach objects placed below the painting on hilly terrain, making the illusion more striking. The piece was completed in 1881 by Mesdag, his wife, and his student painters. Use our The Hague trip itinerary maker to visit Panorama Mesdag on your trip to The Hague, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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What a treat this visit was!!!! The museum is very interesting to visit,- but the 140 years old huge 360°-panorama-oil-crayon painting is absolutely stunning. Never seen anythong like this before...
What a treat this visit was!!!! The museum is very interesting to visit,- but the 140 years old huge 360°-panorama-oil-crayon painting is absolutely stunning. Never seen anythong like this before... more »
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Many decades ago, when a little kid, I visited this Panorama with my parents. It has always stuck in my memory: the artificial dune, the seagulls screaming, the great 360-degree view of Scheveningen..... more
Many decades ago, when a little kid, I visited this Panorama with my parents. It has always stuck in my memory: the artificial dune, the seagulls screaming, the great 360-degree view of Scheveningen..... more »
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Beautiful and impressive. Returned here after an earlier visit and was surprised by the difference due to the different weather outside. Worth visiting at different weather conditions as the atmosphere of the painting changes depending on the weather. The painting's lighting is natural due to the daylight dome.
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Amazing place. The experience of walking thorough a dark stairs before entering into the amazing panorama room is unforgettable.
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