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Rijksmuseum

Official website of the museum: rijksmuseum.nl
Address: Jan Luijkenstraat 1, 1071 CJ Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum (Rijks Museum) in Amsterdam has existed for over two hundred years and is today one of the most interesting museums in the world. The very first exhibition of the museum was opened to the public in 1800 (at that time the museum was named Nationale Kunstgallerij - National Gallery of Art). Since then, it has moved several times before its own museum building, at that time called the Royal Museum, was built in Amsterdam in 1808 by order of King Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, of the Netherlands. It received its modern name later, in 1815, by a special decree of King William I. In 1885, the Rijksmuseum moved to a beautiful building built by the Dutch architect Petrus Cuypers JH, in the neo-Renaissance style fashionable at that time.

The museum's unique collection, accumulated over centuries, contains many masterpieces of Dutch and world art. Here you can see the magnificent “Night Watch” by Rembrandt, several paintings by Vermeer, Van Dyck and Jan Steen. The museum has a rare collection of Asian art, an extensive collection of prints, drawings and classical photography.

Currently, the main building of the museum is under reconstruction, which will be completed in the spring of 2013. All the most important paintings from the museum's collection can be seen on display in the museum wing, renovated in 1996, located on the corner of Jan Luijkenstraat and Hobbemastraat.

Photo and video filming within the walls of the museum is prohibited. Tickets can be purchased in advance, even several months in advance, through the museum’s official website.

A small exhibition of paintings from the Rijksmuseum collection is on display in the terminal of Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. You can visit it after passing through passport control. Free admission.

National Museum of the Netherlands - Rijksmuseum

In the famous Dutch Rijksmuseum, in one room next door there are works by Scorel and portraits created by his student Maarten Van Heemskerck. The portrait depicts a wealthy merchant from Amsterdam, Peter Bikker, together with his 26-year-old wife Anna Codde.

This is one of the most beautiful portraits ever painted in Holland. A young woman, dressed in the fashion of those years, is depicted near a spinning wheel and with her delicate fingers lightly holds the thinnest white thread. In the first third of the 16th century, such a spinning wheel, equipped with a wheel drive, was the latest invention and was found very rarely and only in the houses of wealthy citizens occupying a fairly high social position. The record further states that the portrait was made in 1529, when Dirk Jacobs and Cornelis Theunissen created the famous group portraits of members of the shooting guild. It is worth noting that these portraits were very typical at that time.

There was a strong cultural connection between the northern and southern provinces in the 16th century. This is evidenced by the work of Peter Aartsen, born in Amsterdam. While still a young man, he moved Big City Flanders - Antwerp, it was there that he became widely known as the founder of the everyday genre in Europe. Later he returned to his homeland and continued working in a realistic direction. The Rijksmuseum contains a fragment of the painting “The Adoration of the Shepherds”. The museum exhibits include several more paintings by Aartsen, incl. "Dance Among the Eggs" This is a typical everyday scene from rural life. In a village tavern, a thin boy began to dance in front of a burning fireplace. Scattered around are eggshells, oyster shells and wilted wildflowers. Another merry fellow holds a glass of wine in one hand, and placed the other on the shoulder of a young maid. By his appearance, you can understand that he is loudly singing a daring song. The canvas was written to glorify the joy of peasant life, but the modest environment surrounding the visitors to the tavern, the constraint in their movements, does not give us the opportunity to feel this. There is some tension in this gaiety. Only the girl, probably copied from life, demonstrates her spontaneity and naturalness.

Artsen's works were an innovation: in European countries no one had ever tried to paint a picture on the theme of peasant life and the poor, but after a short time he had followers. One of them was his student Joachim Beikelar (1543 - 1573) from Antwerp. The Rijksmuseum has a large painting of his work called “Kitchen”. A scene from the Gospel is depicted in a small room. But the main theme is a huge still life that filled almost the entire canvas. Sausages, chickens and turkeys are hung above the table. A couple of beautiful slender maids, possibly based on the same model, resemble Aartsen’s heroines.

Thus, in Dutch art of the 16th century, new genres emerged, associated with the depiction of various aspects of life: everyday scenes, still life, landscape. In the 17th century they reached the peak of their prosperity. And at this time art is divided into two parts. The different historical developments of the two parts of the Netherlands at this time lead to the formation of two different art schools.

In the 17th century, the work of Hendrik Averkamp was popular, specializing in finely painted small-sized drawings of a winter landscape with small human figures. There are peasants and fashionable dandies here. Some are holding on perfectly on the bluish sparkling ice, but others have fallen. The beauty of winter nature appears before the audience in all its glory. The canvas combines everyday genre and landscape.

Esaias Van de Velde’s small picture “Society in the Park” evokes the same feelings. This is an ordinary life devoid of any bright events. Joyful, fashionably dressed youth had a party in the middle of beautiful park. Velde pays great attention to the reproduction of dishes, greenery of bushes, everything that makes life more beautiful. Velde worked in Haarlem together with the most important Dutch artist of that era, Frans Hals.

For painting of the 17th century. characterized by a kind of realism. Painters strive to poeticize the world around them. They depict certain objects, achieving virtuosity. Some paint the sea, others the expanses of fields, others household utensils, buildings or rural gatherings.

The craftsmen tried to comprehend the unique charm of everyday objects. People who have an idea about the history of Dutch painting will recognize the paintings by visiting the museum.

Mostly the sea and ships were painted here, which is quite natural for a coastal state, in whose life fishing and travel play a large role. At the beginning of the 17th century. The small state of the Netherlands was a powerful power, and its prosperity was largely based on trade with distant countries.

The founder of Marinism was Hendrik Wrom. His large canvas in the Rijksmuseum represents the dispatch of a naval squadron to the East Indies in 1598. In the center of the painting is a “portrait” of the flagship of the squadron, the Mauritius, which is executed with great precision. Perhaps Vrom achieved this accuracy, since in his youth he was a sailor, and then accepted numerous orders from sailors and shipowners. Dutch artists did not limit themselves to exact copying. Reliability is always highly valued, but the tasks of painting are somewhat different. This is not a photograph: the artist brings into the work his understanding of the beauty of nature, his love for mountains and fields, the salty sea breeze, and the constantly changing position of clouds in the sky.

Van Goyen is famous for his small painting "View of Dordrecht". Above one of the ancient towns rises a cathedral with a tower under construction and the wings of dozens windmills. The city itself seems to be shifted into the air shrouded in a foggy haze. This magic of evening lighting on the surface of the water is simply mesmerizing. Guyen lowers the horizon, and the sky occupies about eighty percent of the painting's area, which is why it appears infinitely high. The mobility of the clouds is incomparably conveyed on the canvas. The air that seems to envelop all the depicted objects is the most remarkable achievement of Dutch landscape painters.

A special place in the painting of this period is occupied by images of animals. Animal painters appeared who were excellent at painting landscapes. The most talented of them, who passed away at the age of 29, was Paul Potter. The museum displays his small-sized painting “Horses in the Pasture,” which evokes the idea of ​​endless expanses of fields. In the slender stallion, Potter saw the perfection of nature.

Jan Asselein created the large canvas “Swan in Danger”. The snow-white swan, protecting its nest and offspring, arched its beautiful neck and beats its wings with such force that feathers fly around it. The head of a swimming dog is visible next to him. A few years later, the owner of the painting ordered an explanation to be written on the plate at the bottom of the painting. Many assumed that the swan personified Jan de Witt, who practically stood at the head of the state. Thus, a scene from the life of birds turned into a topical political allegory. "Swan in Peril" was the first painting acquired in 1800 for the National Gallery of Art.

The Rijksmuseum houses a large collection of paintings by the great Rembrandt. At the end of the 19th century. here were his major works such as “Night Watch”, “The Jewish Bride” and others. But the total number of his works was small. At the end of the last century, this collection was supplemented and expanded. Several paintings were purchased or received as a gift. Some canvases were given to the museum for display. For example, “Blind Tobit and Anna with a Kid.” Nearby are works by Rembrandt's students.

In Amsterdam, not far from the Rembrandt House, there is a magnificent mansion of the rich man Jan Six. The descendants of Jan Six take great care of the famous portrait of their ancestor, painted by Rembrandt in 1654. A black felt hat goes perfectly with reddish hair, and a dark camisole goes well with a bright blue raincoat. The extraordinary breadth of strokes seemed strange at that time, and the work unfinished. Six probably had a broad view of art to appreciate the perfection of this pictorial sketch.

In the painting, Six is ​​preparing to leave the house, he has already put on his raincoat. But all his actions occur automatically, since his calm face expresses thoughtfulness and a certain detachment. On this canvas you can see a huge range of different painting techniques that Rembrandt skillfully uses.

Rijksmuseum: review + helpful information

It is probably difficult to imagine anyone planning a trip to Amsterdam who has not heard of the National Museum (aka Rijksmuseum). Most travelers include it on their must see list of places and attractions. And this is really an excellent choice, including for people who are not very close to art.

It is probably not an exaggeration to say that the museum is famous throughout the world primarily because it houses Rembrandt’s painting “The Night Watch.” Moreover, in 1906 the museum building was rebuilt in order to adequately house this painting. And to this day the folk path to it has not become overgrown.

But don't let the crowd in this photo scare you! To be fair, it must be said that the other halls of the museum are not so crowded. And there are enough interesting exhibits (even if not as famous as Rembrandt’s works) to suit every taste.

Since July 2019, the restoration of the painting “Night Watch” has been underway at the Rijksmuseum, behind a wall of transparent glass. Anyone can watch her. See what it looks like >> The project is expected to take several years to complete.

Paintings (including works by Vermeer, Hals), sculptures, historical artifacts, ship models,

...ancient Asian art objects, luxurious royal dishes, vases, jewelry. A dressing table mirror that one of the Dutch kings gave to his daughter as a wedding gift. The piano that Napoleon bought for his wife. Literally every item on display at the National Museum has its own impressive history.

Rijksmuseum opening hours

Every day from 09.00 to 17.00, including New Year's holidays.

How long does it take to visit the Rijksmuseum?

In my opinion, you could walk there all day, and that would not be enough to carefully and thoughtfully examine all the exhibits. It is not for nothing that it is called one of the most interesting museums in the world.

Is it possible to take photographs at the Rijksmuseum?

Yes, unlike , photography is officially allowed in the Rijksmuseum (provided you do it without a tripod, without flash and without a selfie stick). If you take a photo with your phone and it dies in the process, on the ground floor you can find a stand with cells for recharging mobile phones. Enjoy :)

Enjoy your visit to the National Museum! And stay in touch!

The most famous paintings of the Amsterdam State Museum

The most famous painting exhibited here is considered "The night Watch" Rembrandt (1642). It is also the largest painting on display, although it was partially trimmed in the 18th century. All the characters depicted are very symbolic, and still contain many mysteries. Exhibition hall "Nacht wacht zaal".

The second most popular among visitors is the Vermeer. It is difficult to assess which of his 4 remaining paintings attracts more viewers: “ Thrush", "Love Letter", "Little Street", "Girl Reading a Letter"" They, as well as sketches for these creations, can be seen in the Eregalerij hall.

One of the first exhibits of the museum was the creation of Jan van Eyck "Gothic temple with figures" Now, going to the “Gothic” wing, you can admire this rarity.

Several works by Luke of Leiden, a famous Dutch artist of the early 16th century, are exhibited in the halls. In particular, his brushes belong to"Sermon in Church".

Goya's paintings, for example, "Portrait of Don Ramon de Posado" can be seen in room 1.13. Recent X-ray studies have revealed another master's creation under a layer of paint.

Original statue "Sitting Cupid"(1757), also known as “L"Amour Menaçant” - “The Threatening Cupid” by Falconet is exhibited in the Reichmuseum in room 1.9.

Of course, the State Museum is not a museum of eroticism or a museum of sex. But here, too, there is an exhibition “Immoral Women” that is similar in theme. This includes the picture "Lot and His Daughters"(Hendrik Goltzius, 1616). You can see the plot of the biblical legend in hall 2.1.

The museum also displays images of Asian gods, for example buddha figurine sitting in a niche. This composition was carved from a single piece of black limestone over 1000 years ago. The creation of an unknown author can be appreciated in the Asia hall.

Quite modern jewelry in the Art Nouveau style also found its place in the halls. For example, "Comb in the shape of two dragonflies"(1904) is located in room 0.9 – Z8.04.

The Rijksmuseum (Dutch Rijksmuseum, State Museum) is the largest in the Netherlands, the most visited and the richest - there are literally hundreds of masterpieces by the best masters of world painting. It is located on Museum Square (Dutch Museumplein).

The State Museum owes its creation to King Louis Bonaparte. In 1808 he moved the Hague National Gallery of Art to Amsterdam, creating a museum in the Royal Palace. In 1817 the collection moved to Trippenhuis, which now houses the Royal Academy of Sciences. Bonaparte actively bought famous paintings and works of art, so the question of building a separate building soon arose. In 1876, a competition was held for the best design, the winner of which was the architect Petrus Cuypers. In 1885, a new museum was opened, designed in the neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance styles. Ten years later, another wing was added to the building. The museum was rebuilt throughout the 20th century, but the work was mainly carried out inside the building.

Nowadays, the Rijksmuseum is a repository of a large number of exhibits: sculptures, paintings, engravings, photographs, medieval weapons, clothing and various archaeological finds. On display here are Rembrandt's The Jewish Bride and The Night Watch, Vermeer's The Street and The Milkmaid, as well as works by Potter, Hals and Steen. Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruisdael, Frans Hals, Pieter de Hooch, Bartholomeus van der Helst, Jan van Scorel, Meindert Hobbema, Albert Cuyp, Hendrik Averkamp and other masters of the Golden Age of Dutch art are honored here with separate galleries (more than 8000 works!) - this is the largest collection of Dutch masters in the world!

There are about 150 rooms in total, which also house an extensive art collection, a collection of sculpture, antique furniture, silver, porcelain, arts and crafts, Asian art (including about 500 Buddha statues!), an archaeological collection, plus a rich collection of drawings , prints and photographs. In the park behind the northern wing (in the triangle of Hobbemastraat and Luijkenstraat) there is an open collection of sculpture; within the complex there is an interactive system ARIA (Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Inter-Active), which allows you to independently familiarize yourself with 1250 objects of the exhibition; it also takes an active part in various artistic events, including the already incredibly popular “Night of Museums”. In the spring of 2013, after a 12-year renovation, the Rijksmuseum reopened its doors and now receives more than 4 million visitors a year.

The famous letters "I amsterdam" in front of the museum building

"Night Watch" by Rembrandt

Opening hours: daily from 9.00 to 17.00. Ticket price: €15 for adults, free for children under 18 years old. How to get there: the Rijksmuseum stop is nearby (buses 145, 170, 174, 197, 358, N97, trams 2, 5) Address: Museumstraat 1 1071 XX Amsterdam Website:

One of the most interesting places In Amsterdam, the building of the Rijksmuseum is considered, the name of which in Dutch sounds like Rijksmuseum. It is included in the list of the largest art museums in the country, and is also popular in the world community, as it houses a large collection of works by the famous artist Rembrandt. In addition, about 5,000 paintings and 30,000 sculptures, drawings and engravings that cannot be found anywhere else are on display for the public to see, the main collection being works representing contemporary art.

Before the Rijksmuseum took on its modern form, it had to undergo many changes: initially it was 200 works of historical value that remained after the Netherlands was defeated by France in 1794. They made up the National art gallery, which opened in 1800 in a suburb of The Hague. During the reign of Louis Bonaparte, in 1808, Amsterdam became the capital, and he named the gallery the Royal Museum and moved it to the city hall. Afterwards the museum was still called the Great Dutch Museum, and when the French were completely expelled from the country, it acquired a name that it never changed - the Rijksmuseum or the State Museum. This happened in 1817. But for a long time they could not find a building for the museum: it was located in Trippenhaus, but due to the constantly increasing number of exhibits, this became inconvenient, and the proximity of kerosene warehouses also played a role. As a result, a building was erected according to Kuipers' design, and the opening took place in 1885, but this structure has also undergone many changes to this day.

Museum exhibits

The museum houses a rich art and historical collection, as well as a collection of engravings, drawings and photographs, which are housed in 260 rooms.

The art collection is represented by sculptures, paintings and works of decorative art, including those of Asian origin. It is based on the works of Dutch masters dating from the 15th to 19th centuries.

Among the most valuable paintings, works by Dutch artists took their place of honor: Remrandt, van Scorel, Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer, van der Gelst.

"Night Watch" by Remrandt

The main place in the exhibition belongs to Remrandt’s painting “The Night Watch”, the full title of which is “The Performance of the Rifle Company of Captain Frans Banning Cock and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburg”. The canvas was painted by the master in 1642 (during the heyday of Dutch painting) by order of the Shooting Society. The painting, depicting 34 characters who seem to be stepping on the viewer, turned out to be so large (363 * 437 centimeters) that part of it with three characters had to be cut off.

Vermeer's surviving legacy

Four paintings by one of the original Dutch artists - Vermeer - are of great value, because they were saved from being sold at auction for debts, the fate of which befell about 30 other paintings by the great master. It is not for nothing that Vermeer enjoys the fame of the most mysterious artist of the Netherlands: his paintings, depicting the home life of the townspeople, breathe mystery and ambiguity. Particular attention is drawn to two paintings by Vermeer - “Street” and “Maid with a Jug of Milk”. However, “Girl Reading a Letter” and “Love Letter”, no less than the above-mentioned paintings, attract the attention of visitors.

The great portrait painter Frans Hals

A significant place in the museum’s collection is occupied by paintings by the famous 17th-century portrait painter Frans Hals, who depicted on his canvases the faces of people from different walks of life: from ordinary merchants to burghers and officers. “The Cheerful Drinking Buddy” is one of those paintings for which art connoisseurs come to Amsterdam.

Museum for the curious

By visiting the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, you will have a unique opportunity to discover a world of art, as beautiful and mysterious as the paintings of Remrandt, and amazingly accurate as the portraits of Hals.

Schedule:

Monday-Sunday: 9:00-18:00