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🖌️ Step into the world of Frans Hals and discover what made the master painter revolutionary. Actress Joanna Lumley guides you through his life and shares all the hidden details with you. Zoom in on his work and come face to face with the people he portrayed. 👨‍🎨 🚨 Frans Hals: Strokes of Genius: Frans Hals Discovery Tour is connected by KPN

🖌️ Step into the world of Frans Hals and discover what made the master painter revolutionary. Actress Joanna Lumley guides you through his life and shares all the hidden details with you. Zoom in on his work and come face to face with the people he portrayed. 👨‍🎨 🚨 Frans Hals: Strokes of Genius: Frans Hals Discovery Tour is connected by KPN

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Today is a special day! After five years of intensive research, our team of eight Rijksmuseum conservators started removing the varnish from Rembrandt's The Night Watch. This will enable us to preserve the painting for future generations. You can watch this process live, as the work is being conducted in the see-through glass chamber in the Night Watch Gallery of the Rijksmuseum. 🚨 More about The Night Watch: Operation Night Watch is made possible by main partner AkzoNobel and the Rijksmuseum Fonds.

Today is a special day! After five years of intensive research, our team of eight Rijksmuseum conservators started removing the varnish from Rembrandt's The Night Watch. This will enable us to preserve the painting for future generations. You can watch this process live, as the work is being conducted in the see-through glass chamber in the Night Watch Gallery of the Rijksmuseum. 🚨 More about The Night Watch: Operation Night Watch is made possible by main partner AkzoNobel and the Rijksmuseum Fonds.

100,606 views • 1 year ago

Our favourite security officer Carlo is working all alone on Christmas Eve. Luckily for him… a surprise awaits! 🎅🏾 Happy holidays from all of us at the Rijksmuseum! 🎄 🚨 Visit the Rijksmuseum during the holidays:

Our favourite security officer Carlo is working all alone on Christmas Eve. Luckily for him… a surprise awaits! 🎅🏾 Happy holidays from all of us at the Rijksmuseum! 🎄 🚨 Visit the Rijksmuseum during the holidays:

73,657 views • 3 years ago

Vermeer took this simple everyday activity and made it the subject of an impressive painting – the woman stands like a statue in the brightly lit room. 💙🥛💛 🚨 🖼️ The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660 Connected by #KPN.

Vermeer took this simple everyday activity and made it the subject of an impressive painting – the woman stands like a statue in the brightly lit room. 💙🥛💛 🚨 🖼️ The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660 Connected by #KPN.

48,373 views • 3 years ago

Stephen Fry tells the untold story of one of the most beloved Dutch masters in our online Vermeer experience. Step into the world of Vermeer. Or create your own story. Which painting will you check out first? #CloserToVermeer is connected by #KPN

Stephen Fry tells the untold story of one of the most beloved Dutch masters in our online Vermeer experience. Step into the world of Vermeer. Or create your own story. Which painting will you check out first? #CloserToVermeer is connected by #KPN

47,156 views • 3 years ago

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. 💎💍 But what about pearls, gold and gems... The ladies and gentlemen in our museum loved a little bling-bling! 🚨Discover more of our Stories: #Rijksmuseum

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. 💎💍 But what about pearls, gold and gems... The ladies and gentlemen in our museum loved a little bling-bling! 🚨Discover more of our Stories: #Rijksmuseum

44,491 views • 3 years ago

🌿✨ The Rijksmuseum has acquired a rare first edition of Maria Sibylla Merian’s ‘Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium’ (1705), her illustrated natural history of Suriname. The book is temporarily on display at the Rijksmuseum. 📖 Read more:

🌿✨ The Rijksmuseum has acquired a rare first edition of Maria Sibylla Merian’s ‘Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium’ (1705), her illustrated natural history of Suriname. The book is temporarily on display at the Rijksmuseum. 📖 Read more:

25,905 views • 2 years ago

It is as if we are participating in their conversation. What do you think they are talking about? 🗣️ 🚨 🖼️ The Frick Collection Connected by #KPN

It is as if we are participating in their conversation. What do you think they are talking about? 🗣️ 🚨 🖼️ The Frick Collection Connected by #KPN

33,006 views • 3 years ago

In his early work Vermeer often painted scenes of several people in an undefined space. Painting became a search for stillness for his unique way of portraying people in their own surroundings. 🚨 🖼️ Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden Connected by #KPN

In his early work Vermeer often painted scenes of several people in an undefined space. Painting became a search for stillness for his unique way of portraying people in their own surroundings. 🚨 🖼️ Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden Connected by #KPN

26,781 views • 3 years ago

Ever wondered what our museum looks like from a bird's-eye view? Here are some hidden gems that you might miss from the ground…

Ever wondered what our museum looks like from a bird's-eye view? Here are some hidden gems that you might miss from the ground…

17,358 views • 2 years ago

Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was fascinated by plants and insects. She drew and described them as accurately as possible. Merian was one of the first people to show that all insects undergo a change and that there is a close relationship between plants and animals.

Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was fascinated by plants and insects. She drew and described them as accurately as possible. Merian was one of the first people to show that all insects undergo a change and that there is a close relationship between plants and animals.

17,800 views • 2 years ago

Preparations are in full swing for our upcoming blockbuster exhibition, Asian Bronze, celebrating 4000 years of bronze artistry from India, China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal, and Korea. ✨ One standout piece is a Thai national treasure—this Buddha, making its international debut. Southern Thailand was a melting pot of influences. Images of the Buddha and a seven-headed nāga, a mythical serpent, are particularly revered in Cambodia. 🐍 Yet, its style is distinctly Thai, and thanks to an inscription, we even know the artist: Mrateng Shri Nano. The exhibition Asian Bronze opens Friday 27 September. 🖼️ Buddha Seated Under the Hood of a Seven-Headed Nãga. Wat Wiang, Chaiya, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, 12th-13th century bronze. The National Museum, Bangkok 🚨 Book your tickets and visit the exhibition: #BagriFoundation

Preparations are in full swing for our upcoming blockbuster exhibition, Asian Bronze, celebrating 4000 years of bronze artistry from India, China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal, and Korea. ✨ One standout piece is a Thai national treasure—this Buddha, making its international debut. Southern Thailand was a melting pot of influences. Images of the Buddha and a seven-headed nāga, a mythical serpent, are particularly revered in Cambodia. 🐍 Yet, its style is distinctly Thai, and thanks to an inscription, we even know the artist: Mrateng Shri Nano. The exhibition Asian Bronze opens Friday 27 September. 🖼️ Buddha Seated Under the Hood of a Seven-Headed Nãga. Wat Wiang, Chaiya, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, 12th-13th century bronze. The National Museum, Bangkok 🚨 Book your tickets and visit the exhibition: #BagriFoundation

13,166 views • 2 years ago

Rembrandt van Rijn is perhaps one of the most famous printmakers in the world. He created 314 copper plates that served as the basis for his etchings. 🖌️ Recently, the Rijksmuseum received an original copper plate, depicting the stoning of Saint Stephen. It is now on display at the museum. 🚨Discover more:

Rembrandt van Rijn is perhaps one of the most famous printmakers in the world. He created 314 copper plates that served as the basis for his etchings. 🖌️ Recently, the Rijksmuseum received an original copper plate, depicting the stoning of Saint Stephen. It is now on display at the museum. 🚨Discover more:

13,903 views • 2 years ago

Currently, visitors have the opportunity to get closer to The Night Watch than ever before! Operation Night Watch is made possible by main partner AkzoNobel and various foundations and private donors through the Rijksmuseum Fonds.

Currently, visitors have the opportunity to get closer to The Night Watch than ever before! Operation Night Watch is made possible by main partner AkzoNobel and various foundations and private donors through the Rijksmuseum Fonds.

12,507 views • 2 years ago

Let's be honest, the Rijksmuseum building is an architectural masterpiece in itself. 💗 Don't you think? 📽️ Amazing video by Drone of Amsterdam 🚨 Discover more of our Stories:

Let's be honest, the Rijksmuseum building is an architectural masterpiece in itself. 💗 Don't you think? 📽️ Amazing video by Drone of Amsterdam 🚨 Discover more of our Stories:

12,986 views • 3 years ago

Before the internet, people used atlases like the Atlas Maior to explore the world. This 17th-century atlas was known as the most expensive book of its time, featuring stunning maps and drawings.🗺️✨ 🚨 Discover more of our Stories:

Before the internet, people used atlases like the Atlas Maior to explore the world. This 17th-century atlas was known as the most expensive book of its time, featuring stunning maps and drawings.🗺️✨ 🚨 Discover more of our Stories:

11,160 views • 3 years ago

There are musical instruments to be found in more than a quarter of Vermeer's paintings. While some are shown carelessly placed aside, others are important elements of the work. 🎶 🚨 🖼️ The Leiden Collection Connected by #KPN

There are musical instruments to be found in more than a quarter of Vermeer's paintings. While some are shown carelessly placed aside, others are important elements of the work. 🎶 🚨 🖼️ The Leiden Collection Connected by #KPN

12,073 views • 3 years ago

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