A lavishly illustrated publication containing the most important highlights of all centuries displayed at the Rijkmuseum in Amsterdam. A perfect guide to preparing yourself to your visit and which makes sure that you'll fully enjoy the masterpieces when visiting the Rijksmuseum. Written in an engaging style, the book describes the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age such as "The Night Watch" and "The Jewish Bride" by Rembrandt, "The Milkmaid" and "The Woman Reading a Letter" by Johannes Vermeer, and the famous pictures by ...
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A lavishly illustrated publication containing the most important highlights of all centuries displayed at the Rijkmuseum in Amsterdam. A perfect guide to preparing yourself to your visit and which makes sure that you'll fully enjoy the masterpieces when visiting the Rijksmuseum. Written in an engaging style, the book describes the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age such as "The Night Watch" and "The Jewish Bride" by Rembrandt, "The Milkmaid" and "The Woman Reading a Letter" by Johannes Vermeer, and the famous pictures by Jan Steen and Frans Hals, amongst many others. The book is not only about Dutch 17th-century paintings. It also describes the highlights of the 18th, 19th and 20th century, the highlights of the applied arts like earthenware, furniture and silver, and the exquisite collection of Asian art, displayed in the specially-built Asian pavilion. If you read this book before you visit the Rijksmuseum, you will be able to fully appreciate and enjoy the works on display. An excellent introduction by an expert in the field. Other books in this series: Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: Highlights of the Collection Anne Frank House in Amsterdam: Anne's Secret Annex turned into Museum Things to do in Amsterdam: Museums comprises all four volumes of Amsterdam Museum Books. ...
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