The straightforward chronological order and detailed explanations of the workshop system of the time , coupled with the high caliber of the art , makes for a show that is both intellectually stimulating and unexpectedly poignant ( Mark Stevens , New York ) . This dazzling show of strength is a testament to the unrivalled genius of the Netherlandish artists who invented the oil paint medium ( Holland Cotter , the New York Times ) . ( Find out more about the exhibition . )
The Netherlandish artists perfected the art of oil painting .