What strikes you about this sculpture of Mary Stuart? 👑 For this posthumous portrait of Mary Stuart, court sculptor John Michael Rysbrack based his work on a painting from about fifty years earlier. The sculptor managed to give the marble grandeur and and vibrancy, through the

Carel Visser's 1964 sculptures ‘Signal 1’ and ‘Signal 2’ return to public space after almost a quarter-century. Standing at heights of four and six metres, they are impossible to miss.  📖 Want to know more? Read more here: rijksmuseum.nl/en/press/press… KPN donated 'Signal 1' and

This is Fortunata, one of the many professional Italian models working in Paris. She is looking at the dog Puck. 🐶 Thérèse Schwartze began this painting when she was staying in Paris in 1884. For a young female artist at the time, studying in the French capital was as

If you were a model for a painting, what accessories would you choose to feature? 👜💍 Rembrandt had a passion for dressing his models in luxurious fabrics, fur and jewelry. He could spend an entire day just wrapping a turban! 👳‍♂️ 🚨 Discover more: rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories

Here’s an intimate glimpse into a young woman’s nightly routine, undressing for bed, stocking in hand, with the imprint of a garter still visible. A century ago, this scene was considered too revealing. 🧦 🚨 Discover more: rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories

Giambattista Moroni, a painter from Bergamo in North Italy, specialized in portraiture. This woman, dressed in luxurious clothing and jewelry, clearly reflects a high social standing. Unfortunately, we don’t know who she is. 💍👗 🚨 Discover more: rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories

At 21, Rembrandt is a young artist, full of ambition and determination to surpass those before him. 👨‍🎨 His early works reveal both his struggles and his brilliance. A case in point is 'Musical Company'.  🚨 Discover more of our stories: rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories

This is Tonia Milgens, a former trade union leader and champion of women’s rights. In this portrait, she is depicted as a modern woman. Tonia wears a fashionable headband that pushes her dark hair over her right eye. The painter, Jan Sluijters, met Tonia in 1918 or 1919 and asked

What architectural feature do you find most striking about the Rijksmuseum building? 🏗️ In his design for the Rijksmuseum, architect Pierre Cuypers blended Gothic and Renaissance elements with a wealth of national symbolism. Construction started in 1876. In 1885, the museum

Conservator Jan just added the final retouches to Calvary by Claus Sluter. Now fully restored, Calvary is back on display at the Rijksmuseum. Come and witness this stunning piece of history up close! 🖼️ Calvary, Claus Sluter, c. 1390 - c. 1410

Japanese culture celebrates nature in a unique way: from September 13-17, it's ‘The Wagtail Sings’. During this period, chrysanthemums bloom, and together with the singing bird, they create a beautiful scene. Print artist Bairei has captured this in a painterly, gentle manner. 🐦

There she is, the milkmaid! She is a brightly lit beacon in the midst of a muted scene. But take a look at the details too. Vermeer was a perfectionist for whom even the smallest detail was significant, from the nails in the wall to the clutter on the floor. 🥛 🚨 Discover more

How do you stay focused in a hectic environment? 😱 In a simple interior, a woman sews a hem while reading a book. Under the folded-back tablecloth lies a Dutch States Bible, ready to be opened. However, her quiet focus may soon be interrupted by the small dog playing with a

When was the last time you raised a toast? 🥂 In this painting, Frans Hals showcases the peak of his bold, unrefined style. Hals’ dynamic style makes it feel as though the man has just raised his glass to toast with us! 🚨 Discover more: rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories

What figures do you recognize on the back of the ships? ⚓ To commemorate the Dutch naval commander Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, his family commissioned a series of pen paintings of Tromp’s best-known battles from Willem van de Velde. 🚨 Discover more stories:

In 1927, Jacques Goudstikker established his art gallery at 458 Herengracht in Amsterdam. After the German invasion in 1940, he fled the Netherlands with his wife Dési and son Edo. The art collection and business were forcibly sold to the Nazis. During their journey to England,

What's the secret behind this painting's frame? In this painting, Bauer portrays life in Benares, one of the world’s oldest cities located on the Ganges River, in an idyllic setting. Bauer’s six-month trip through India in 1897 afforded him inspiration for the rest of his life.

When Japan opened to the world in the mid-19th century, Japanese products quickly became fashionable in Europe. Even George Hendrik Breitner, known for his Amsterdam street scenes, embraced the trend. He painted at least 13 versions of a model in a Japanese kimono. 🇯🇵 🚨