The painting ‘Vriendschap’ (Friendship) (1976) is by Dutch painter Jopie Huisman (1922-2000). He was the first Dutch painter to whom a museum was dedicated during his lifetime. This museum is one of the most popular museums in the Northern Netherlands and is visited by ±40,000 visitors a year. Jopie Huisman is one of the best-known representatives of the Dutch art movement Northern Realists.

Jopie Huisman
Jopie was a colourful person and a born storyteller. His works of art tell their own story. In the audio tour, Jopie comments in person on his collection by means of original interview excerpts. The audio tour is available in English, Dutch and German.

The painter of compassion
Jopie Huisman has also been called 'the painter of compassion'. Over the years, his still-life paintings have, for many, become universal lessons of life: ‘What has been cast out as old rubbish, may change into something that resonates with you. People recognize themselves in my paintings and can identify with them.’
 
Additional expositions
Next to the permanent exposition, the museum has additional expositions on a regular basis. From temporay to modern art. But always expositions that matches Jopie's philosophy.

Adress
The Museum is situated in the centre the picturesque town of Workum (Friesland).

Adress and information
The Jopie Huisman Museum
Noard 6
8711AH - Workum (the Netherlands)
Phone: (0031 -0)515-54 31 31
Site: jopiehuismanmuseum.com & jopiehuismanmuseum.nl
Mail: info@jopiehuismanmuseum.nl