painting - Rijksmuseum
View of Istanbul from the Dutch Embassy at Pera. Jean Baptiste Vanmour, c. 1720 - c. 1737
Introduction Art History of the Netherlands - Rijksmuseum
The seven episodes of well-told stories and beautiful imagery take you on a journey through the art history of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. In each episode, experts from the Rijksmuseum paint a clear picture of their specialist century.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, home of Dutch master pieces
The museum of the Netherlands, in Amsterdam. 800 years of Dutch history, with the great Dutch masters as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
Polder Landscape - Rijksmuseum
The Dutch landscape is defined by its extensive lowlands, as Jan van Goyen painted here. Much of the countryside consists of polders. The water level inside these areas surrounded by dikes is regulated with the help of mills.
Art History of the Netherlands - Renaissance - Rijksmuseum
Jan 1, 2022 · During the iconoclastic outburst of the 16th century, people stormed the churches and destroyed works of art, shaking the Christian world to its foundations. Art evolved, and artists became almost like superstars – like Lucas van Leyden, the great storyteller who became a celebrity throughout Europe.
Johannes Vermeer - Rijksmuseum
Despite the fact that Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is now famous all over the world, very little is known about him.
Art History of the Netherlands - 20th century - Rijksmuseum
Jan 1, 2022 · The 20th century saw a whirlwind of developments, form the aeroplane to abstract art. For the first time there were artists who no longer painted what they could see around them – no more landscapes, still lifes or portraits, but only lines and planes, often in bright colours.
Art Nouveau - Styles - Rijksstudio - Rijksmuseum
Around 1890 many artists and artisans had tired of these historicizing styles and devised an entirely new one, very appropriately called Art Nouveau in French, or Jugendstil in German. It is characterized by asymmetry, sinuous lines and decorative organic forms derived from animals, flowers and plants.
10 influential women in Dutch history - Rijksmuseum
In this top 10 we will take a closer look at some important and influential women in Dutch history.
Visit the Rijksmuseum - Rijksmuseum
The iconic Rijksmuseum in the heart of Amsterdam is one of the things you need to see when you visit the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in more than 8,000 works of Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh.