# Rembrandt on The No Agenda Show

Rembrandt comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to September 2022.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** November 2007 – September 2022
- **Related topics:** [Rijksmuseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rijksmuseum.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Abn Amro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abn-amro.md), [Air Force One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [Buckingham Palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [Capitalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalism.md), [Collateral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collateral.md), [Jp Morgan Chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan-chase.md), [Jpmorgan Chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jpmorgan-chase.md), [Louvre](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/louvre.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Personal Anecdote, Meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

- **Episode:** [1485: Gender Journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-11
- **Time:** 12:08–14:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1485-gender-journey/chapter/personal-anecdote-meeting-queen-elizabeth-ii-at-buckingham-palace.md

A first-person account describes a visit to Buckingham Palace for the relaunch of the Royal website, facilitated by Tim Berners-Lee. The narrative details the security entrance in a chauffeured Mercedes, the presence of master artworks by Rembrandt and Van Gogh in the halls, and a direct interaction with the Queen. Observations include the Queen's use of a box to stand on and the serving of standard Mumm champagne.

Keywords: [buckingham palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [queen elizabeth ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii.md), [tim berners-lee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-berners-lee.md), [rembrandt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rembrandt.md), [van gogh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-gogh.md)

### Air Force One Logistics, Amsterdam Lockdown, Rembrandt's Night Watch

- **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-06
- **Time:** 5:54–8:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/air-force-one-logistics-amsterdam-lockdown-rembrandt-s-night-watch.md

President Barack Obama's arrival in Amsterdam involved massive security logistics, including multiple C-5 cargo planes and helicopters landing on the Museumplein. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hosted the President at the Rijksmuseum. The hosts criticize the use of Rembrandt’s masterpiece, The Night Watch, as a political backdrop for the press event.

Keywords: [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), museumplein, [rembrandt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rembrandt.md), the night watch, [rijksmuseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rijksmuseum.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md)

### Rijksmuseum Reopening, Marxist Solutions to Capitalism

- **Episode:** [536: Ready for Huma](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/536-ready-for-huma.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-04
- **Time:** 1:32:12–1:34:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/536-ready-for-huma/chapter/rijksmuseum-reopening-marxist-solutions-to-capitalism.md

Adam Curry describes visiting the newly reopened Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with a relative who is a Marxist art historian. During a discussion on the eventual collapse of capitalism, the historian suggests that the "solution" favored by his Marxist circles is a global pandemic or a major war to reset the system.

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### Rembrandt Art Liens, Rijksmuseum Exhibits

- **Episode:** [92: Swine Flu: It's a Beta!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-26
- **Time:** 56:15–1:00:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/92-swine-flu-it-s-a-beta/chapter/rembrandt-art-liens-rijksmuseum-exhibits.md

Banks including ABN Amro and JP Morgan Chase are reportedly filing liens against high-value Rembrandt paintings used as loan collateral by Dutch millionaires. Dvorak shares a story about purchasing a high-quality Rembrandt copy in Xiamen, China, and comments on the difficulty of replicating the Mona Lisa. They discuss the trend of using fine art as financial collateral and its impact on public museum displays.

Keywords: [rembrandt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rembrandt.md), [rijksmuseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rijksmuseum.md), [abn amro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abn-amro.md), [jp morgan chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jp-morgan-chase.md), art collateral, [xiamen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xiamen.md)

### JPMorgan Chase, Rembrandt Painting Seizure at Rijksmuseum

- **Episode:** [90: Lost Your Job? Eat More Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-19
- **Time:** 51:02–52:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber/chapter/jpmorgan-chase-rembrandt-painting-seizure-at-rijksmuseum.md

JPMorgan Chase has asserted a lien against a Rembrandt painting, "The Bend in the Gentleman's Canal," currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The bank claims the artwork was used as collateral for a $50 million loan by a private collector before it was sold to the museum. Adam Curry suggests the Dutch government should nationalize the painting to prevent its seizure.

Keywords: [jpmorgan chase](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jpmorgan-chase.md), [rembrandt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rembrandt.md), [rijksmuseum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rijksmuseum.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [collateral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collateral.md), lien

### Dutch Art, Patricia Paay, Celebrity Tabloids, Fake House Photos

- **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-27
- **Time:** 1:03:57–1:07:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/dutch-art-patricia-paay-celebrity-tabloids-fake-house-photos.md

The hosts discuss collecting Dutch art and the fame of Curry's wife, Patricia Paay, in the Netherlands. Curry recounts how Paay misled the tabloids by providing a fake photo of their new house to protect their privacy. They note that while Paay is a major celebrity in Holland, she prefers to avoid large crowds due to the constant public attention.

Keywords: [patricia paay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patricia-paay.md), [rembrandt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rembrandt.md), david bles, tabloids, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md)

### Tourism Restrictions, Stonehenge Access, Mona Lisa Security

- **Episode:** [3: No Agenda 003](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003.md)
- **Published:** 2007-11-09
- **Time:** 21:59–24:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003/chapter/tourism-restrictions-stonehenge-access-mona-lisa-security.md

Personal anecdotes highlight the increased security and restrictions at global landmarks like Stonehenge and the Louvre. In the 1970s, visitors could sit on the stones at Stonehenge and view the Mona Lisa without bulletproof glass or massive crowds. The discussion touches on the "preciousness" of art and historical sites, noting how public access has been curtailed following incidents of vandalism, such as the slashing of Rembrandt's "Night Watch."

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