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The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a must-visit for art lovers, showcasing over 8,000 works of art, including masterpieces by Rembrandt & Vermeer. ❤️
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@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWhat do you see in Paul’s eyes? 👀
In this 17th-century painting, the apostle Paul holds the hilt of a sword firmly in both hands. The artist who painted him remains a mystery. But there’s something about Paul’s gaze that draws you in. 🧐
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialFor this year's Document Netherlands exhibition, Kadir van Lohuizen travelled to places almost no one ever visits: offshore wind farms, hydrogen plants, CO₂ storage sites and data centres across Europe.
🔍: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/document-netherlands-new-energy
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialNow open: Willem de Kooning at work 🎨 🖼️ Excavation, 1950. The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Logan Purchase Prize Fund; purchased with funds provided by Edgar J. Kaufmann, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Goldowsky. © 2026 The Willem de Kooning Foundation/ Pictoright, Amsterdam
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialSascha's back, and this time she's decoding mirrors 🪞 How many times have you checked your reflection today? 🤔
👁️ Discover more: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/verzameling/Mirrors-Symbolism--3524f754-fe67-4ef7-6698-08df0e0a0115
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWhat is more precious to you than gold? 💙
For centuries, the deepest blues were made from ground lapis lazuli. This extraordinary pigment was once so rare and valuable that it was worth even more than gold. ✨
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialIn Rachel Ruysch’s day, wealthy patrons were willing to pay 1,000 guilders or more for her lavish floral still lifes. Ruysch was the most famous artist of her time and even became court painter to the Elector of the Palatinate. 💐
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialAsselijn's swan is one of the best-loved paintings in the Gallery of Honour, a real visitor favourite. 🦢
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialThe place of pets in people’s lives has changed dramatically through the ages. For centuries, animals were valued mainly for travel, transportation and work. But gradually, their role began to change.
https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/node/Pets--088dfe59c384475cabac1dbf033d8112
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialIn this painting from around 1756, Jean-Etienne Liotard’s wife is pouring herself a cup. The painting on the wall offers a little glimpse of the interior of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft and was most likely based on a work by Hendrick Cornelsz. van Vliet. ☕
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialThis pumpkin found its way into the still life Gerardina Jacoba van de Sande Bakhuyzen painted in 1869. There it sits on a garden table surrounded by grapes, other fruit, hollyhocks and more flowers. Quite the colourful assortment to find beneath a shrub! 🎃
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialThis remarkable 18th-century violin is one of just five Delftware violins known to exist. It was created as a decorative object. Look closely and you’ll spot its delicate ivory tuning pegs, bridge, and tailpiece. 🎻
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWe know you love lemons around here, but do you know what they mean? 🍋
Symbols is our new series uncovering the hidden messages in our collection, presented by Sascha, our museum guide.
👁️ https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/set/Lemons-symbolism--52064597-fd6d-470b-a8c5-08df09c1043a
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWhich earring catches your eye? 👀
From shining pearls to beautiful metalwork, every earring in our collection has its own story of craftsmanship and style. Take a closer look, can you imagine who wore these stunning earrings? ✨💎
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialIn this painting, Ludolf Bakhuysen depicted dark storm clouds gathering and high, threatening waves tossing the ships back and forth. But in the background, the clouds are parting and the sun is beginning to shine through. ☀️
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialTucked inside the Rijksmuseum is the Cuypers Library. On the wall, an inscription reads: "Thou hast two eyes and one mouth. Let this be a sign to you - to read much, and not to speak." 🤫
👁️ Discover more: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories/10-things/story/cuypers-great-library
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialThe theologian and scholar Daniele Barbaro is portrayed here with a special book: his own translation of a treatise on architecture by the Roman architect Vitruvius. Barbaro published it in 1556, with illustrations by the famous architect Andrea Palladio. 📖⭐️
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialAutumn is here. These Japanese prints from our collection show the season as it has been seen for centuries: brown, orange and red leaves, birds perching on bare branches. 🍁
👁️ Find more inspiration: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/set/Autumn--7be560ce-8b12-4a99-20dd-08dd08aac51c
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWhat's your go-to remedy when you're feeling ill? 🤧
Oh dear, this woman doesn't look very well. Behind her, a doctor examines a flask of urine. What might he discover? Meanwhile, a foot warmer keeps her feet nice and warm, while a cat keeps the patient company.
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialWhat do you see when you look up at the clouds? ☁️
Clouds can be soft, dramatic, restless, heavy, fleeting… and somehow they always seem to hold a mood. Which one would you most like to lose yourself in? 💭
@rijksmuseum.bsky.socialThe book held by Saint Catherine of Alexandria probably contains love songs. Sitting beside her is Saint Jerome. You can recognise the two saints by their attributes: Catherine by the sword and broken wheel, and Jerome by the lion. 💗📖
