Rijks Museum, a museum in Amsterdam that is renowned for its artworks dating back to the School of Dutch painters and its oriental painting collections.
Established in the year 1885, the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam boasts of a diversified art collection from all over the world. Built on the lines of Gothic architecture, the Rijks Museum was designed by an architect P.J.H. Cuypers. One can also find traces of renaissance architecture in the building.
Unwinding History
Housing about one lakh collections, the Rijks Museum has drawn millions of tourists from all parts of the globe. The collectibles and the antiquities construe a meaning to the history and the cultural heritage of the Netherlands. Fine art specimens by Dutch painters from 15th to 19th centuries also form an integral part of the collections in the Rijks Museum, Amsterdam. The paintings of the artists from the school of Dutch painters,dating back to the 17th century, form the most precious belongings of the museum.
Some of the other collections in Rijks Museum include:
- Rembrandt
- Vermeer
- Steen
- Hals
This is one of the ideal source that provides information about the rich past of the Netherlands. Sculptures and traditional artifacts provide an insight into the ancient and the medieval ages of the Netherlands. These collections include:
- Porcelain works
- Furniture
- Jewelry works
- Glass works
- Bronze and copper articles
- Costumes
A true repository of world art, the Rijks Museum is also known for its oriental art collections that include fine works of art from countries like Japan, India and Indonesia. One of the most important museums in Amsterdam, the Rijks Museum appropriates the cultural and architectural legacy of the Netherlands.
