Amsterdam Episode 08 Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Rijksmuseum

This episode revolves around Amsterdam's top art gallery, the Rijksmuseum.  It starts with a little history,  explaining how art came to be of such importance in Amsterdam's  Golden Age in the 17th century, then continues with some biographical details on the two top artists from the era, Rembrandt and Vermeer.  It finishes with pointers to some of their best-known works, plus ideas for other highlights to look out for when visiting the gallery.

 

Reading Suggestions
Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach  
Vermeer by Christopher Wright 
Rijksmuseum guidebook   

 

Links for this post
The Rijksmuseum  
Rembrandt House Museum   
Old World Voyages blog   
Essential Vermeer 
Simon Schama, Great Gallery Tours, the Rijksmuseum 

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