The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands is one of the most well-known art museums in the world, with a collection of 1 million works of art in total. Over 2 million people visit it each year, making it an indispensable site in Amsterdam. The national museum of the Netherlands, Rijksmuseum, has 8000 pieces in 80 galleries that cover 800 years.

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TheRijksmuseum in the Netherlands is one of the most well-known art museums in the
world, with a collection of 1million worksof art in total. Over 2 million people visitit each
year, making it an indispensable site in Amsterdam. Thenational museum of the
Netherlands, Rijksmuseum,has 8000 pieces in 80 galleries that cover 800 years.
From the Middle Ages to the present, you can find the rich artistic culture of the
Netherlands. Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer are just a few of the Dutch
artists whose worksare on display in the museum. Atthe Rijksmuseum, iconic pieces of
art like The Night Watch, The Milk Maid, and The Threatened Swan are on show.
I’m not a fan of museums. Thatisnot to mean that Ihave no interestin natural history,
science, art, or other topics covered at the museum. Stated, Ilack the patience to focus
on one item for a long period. For some reason, I’m not physically capable of it, after only
a short amount of standing stillmy back hurt, and Ihave aspine problem. Whereas Ican
walkfor alot longer before having any back issues.
Therefore, it must be a very tiny museum or a very brief visit if Igo to a museum. This is
why Idon’t visitmuseums very often; if you’re just going to be there for a short while,a
visitdoesn’t feel likeit’s worth the money at €17.00 (for the Louvre), €20 (for the
Rijksmuseum), or $25 (for the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
It is advised to purchase the Ticket online from its official
website to avoid the long queues.
Abuddy from the USwho was only in Amsterdam for two days and wanted to return to
his hometown joined me as Itoured this museum. Tomeet them, Icame toAmsterdam.
We both desired to visit the Rijksmuseum and have a short city tour. Thelarge
explanation cards that are accessible are worth reading for some of the more well-
known artworks. Theypoint out things that you would not have seen on your own,
including how TheNight Watch was reduced in size in the past to fit in a smaller area,
making it appear somewhat off-balance in contrast to the original layout. Or that an x-
ray analysis of the artwork showed a specific area where Rembrandtsuffered.

2. Amsterdam Canals

3. Night ViewAmsterdam
So that’s what we’ve done: westrolled through the city, taking in the picture-postcard
sights of the canals and leaningbuildings.

4. After eating lunch, we went for a walkto explore the Amsterdam canals andtake some
snaps and also take a boat ride before visiting the Rijksmuseum. Iwould have gone to
the more contemporary artwork on the top floor if Ihad been by alone. Iadore the
mysteries that existthroughout abstract art. Isthe artist’saim consistent withmy
interpretation?
ButI’m happy Isuggested the Golden Age masters in the Gallery of Honour on the
second floor. Allfrom Boston,it felt to me that my friends had easy access to
contemporary art at home. They were in Holland, which is linked with the Golden Age
artists likeRembrandt and Vermeer. After all, a large number of the buildings wewould
have just appreciated during our walkdate from the same era of prosperity and
innovation.
Acollection of paintings from the Rijksmuseum’s Golden Age are shown on either side of
a long, straight corridor, with Rembrandt’s TheNight Watch serving as the pièce de
resistance at the far end.
The Night Watch
Rembrandt’s most significant and well-known work,“The Night Watch,” is located inthe
middle of hisexhibit.

5. It’s interesting to note that the painting’s original title is “Militia Company of District II
under the Command of Captain Frans Banning Cocq,” and the term “Nachtwacht”
didn’t existuntil 1797 when it was assumed that the scenario occurred atnight.
Thefirst picture by Johannes Vermeer that the RijksmuseumAmsterdam got
was“Woman Reading a Letter” in 1885.
The painting is believed to date from 1663because of the design, use of the female form,
and pose that is similar to other worksfrom the same period, including “Girl Reading a
Letter at an Open Window” (1657–59), “Woman Holding a Balance” (1662–63), and
“Woman with a Pearl Necklace” (1664).
Naturally, Iwas familiar with many of these paintings, and that was part of the fun: “Oh, I
knewthat one!Vermeer created it! Wow, it’s a lot smaller than Iexpected.And notice the
fine detail!
Individual brushstrokes, texture, and other details are only visible while seeing these
paintings in person rather than on a computer screen. Seeing these Rijksmuseum
highlights was a delight.
It is essential to begin your tour with the most well-known
artifacts and try to spend as much time as possible seeing the
high-quality items. If you attempt to see all the paintings and
learn about all the other exhibits, even a whole day will seem
like very little time to you.
The large explanation cards that are accessible are worth reading for some of the more
well-known artworks. They point out things that you would not have seen on your own,
including how TheNight Watch was reduced in size in the past to fit in a smaller area,
making it appear somewhat off-balance in contrast to the original layout. Or that an x-
ray analysis of the artwork showed a specific area where Rembrandtsuffered.
Several of the artworks,especially the landscapes and seascapes likeWillem van de
Velde’s TheCannon Shot, seem eerily photorealistic.Magnificent.
However,Ibelieve that The Milkmaid by Vermeer wasmy favorite because of the
scene’s serenity, ordinariness, and the slender light shining from the side.The picture is
quite little,and the detail issuperb.

6. Milkmaid women
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
So,after spending two and a half hours on the second floor, we moved to the main floor
and then saw more of Amsterdam’s culture. Ifound it interesting to learn about the old
people’s history, struggles, and culture.

7. Useful Information for Tourists
Amsterdam’s Museumstraat 1ishome to the Rijksmuseum (Museumplein). Take tram 2
or 16 from the Central railway station. Taketrams 2 or 16 from Amsterdam Central to
Schiphol Airport or take bus 397 or a train to Amsterdam Central. Driving is not allowed
in Amsterdam! There are several bicycles and walkers,confusing traffic regulations,and
unnecessarily high parkingcosts.
Tips
 Avoid Weekend Visits
 Never Visit During Holidays
 Go During the Slowest Hours
The busiest time at the Rijksmuseum is from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitas soon as the
museum opens or after 3 p.m. for the best chance of avoiding the throng.
 Buy Your Tickets Online
Ifyou weren’t aware, you may purchase Rijksmuseumticketsonline on their main
website. The good thing is that you don’t have to buy the tickets on the day you want to
go because you may use them whenever you want. You can avoid the inconvenience of
standing in line to enter by doing thisstep.
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