Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum guides visitors through a chronological journey of Dutch art and history, from the Middle Ages to the present day. With a total collection of over 1 million objects, among which are masterpieces by Vermeer and Rembrandt, it is the largest art museum in the Netherlands.
Designed by the Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, the current building was inaugurated in 1885 and is celebrated for its distinctive combination of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
Rijksmuseum
The central atrium, known as the Atrium, was transformed during a major renovation completed in 2013 by the Spanish architects Cruz y Ortiz, who seamlessly integrated modern elements while preserving Cuypers' original vision.
Rijksmuseum - Atrium
The library located inside the Rijksmuseum is the largest public art history research library in The Netherlands.
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