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Utrecht-born painter Jan Davidsz de Heem moved to Antwerp in 1626, where he became acquainted with sumptuous and colourful Flemish still-life painting. He combined this influence with his gift for rendering nature in minute detail. 🥭🍇🍒 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108431

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In Rembrandt’s time, peacocks were eaten by the well-to-do: the meat was incorporated into meat pies, among other dishes. Immediately after being killed, the birds were hung to bleed out, as Rembrandt shows us in this storeroom. 🟦🟩🟨 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107931

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What does a ring mean to you? 💍✨ In many paintings, rings are not just accessories—they’re symbols, markers of power, love, or remembrance. From intricate designs to powerful symbols, rings have long been a way to carry stories and memories close. 🚨 https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection

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In 1663, the plague devastated Amsterdam, taking one in ten lives. Around this time, Gabriël Metsu painted The Sick Child, a poignant scene of a mother comforting her ill child. Their posture echoes a pieta: the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ. ❤️ 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109480

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What detail draws your eye? 🌊 Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a masterpiece of balance: the ferocious wave curling above the fragile boats, while Mount Fuji stands calm and steady in the distance. 💙 🚨 Discover it yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200134564

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This touching bust of the Virgin Mary, mourning the death of her son, Jesus, was likely created by Pietro Torrigiani, an Italian artist. The lifelike details of the figure make it easy to connect with the Virgin’s pain, bringing her grief vividly to life. 🖤 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200537278

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A young cat plays with dominoes on a tabletop. At any moment an unexpected move could tip the ashtray with a burning cigar onto the ground. With this kind of endearing and amusing scenes Ronner became one of the most successful Dutch artists of her time. 😻 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200105887

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Van Gogh’s iconic self-portrait is now back home at the Rijksmuseum! It is reunited with three long-term loans: ‘View of Amsterdam from Central Station, ‘Riverbank with Trees,’ and ‘Wheatfield’. 🚨 www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/node/Vincent-van-Gogh--2ee8d593647611d5c347ad2d490afbfe

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From vibrant poppies to intricate fabrics and bold hats, this grid celebrates the richness of red in our collection. Each detail pulses with life and passion, showcasing how this colour has inspired artists across centuries. ❤️ 🚨 Discover it yourself: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection

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Aert Schouman was deeply interested in true-to-life depictions of the bird realm. Check out how this red-billed toucan grips the branch. 🪶 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200312843

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The woman in Johannes Vermeer's ‘Love Letter’ gazes intently at the maid—expectant or anxious? Is she filled with curiosity or worry about the letter’s contents? 💌 🖼️ The Love Letter, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1669–1670 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108370

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This painting captures the lively energy of the city at the turn of the 20th century. With loose brushstrokes and muted tones, George Hendrik Breitner portrays the daily hustle of pedestrians and carriages moving through the iconic square. 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109882

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The ultimate challenge for a 17th-century still-life painter was to render materials so convincingly that they seemed real. Abraham Mignon mastered this art of realism. 🐜🕷️🐌 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027069

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Who has your heart? 💖 Hearts have inspired art across time and cultures at the Rijksmuseum. Discover how this timeless symbol has connected artists and audiences for centuries. 💘 🚨 What do you see? https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection

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Sometimes, the best views require a little effort. In 1961, a team of fearless climbers scaled one of the Rijksmuseum’s towers to repair the little rooster perched at the top. 🧗‍♂️🌇 📷 Jac. De Nijs, Nationaal Archief/Anefo 🚨 https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/discover/city-and-country/city

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Where did you see the most breathtaking sky you’ve ever witnessed? ☁️ 🖼️ Fishing for Shells, Jacob Maris, 1885. Gift of Mr and Mrs Drucker-Fraser. 🚨 Discover it yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027558

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If you had to capture the season of winter in a single image, what would it look like? ❄️ 🚨 Discover it yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200106086

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We don’t know much about this girl, but we do know she sat for Simon Maris at his studio around 1906. In documents, he calls her ‘Isabella’, and other paintings of her share this title. 🚨 https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/node/Isabella--e6f9c0bdeeca4d64bd4994bfd76e0e7d

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Which detail in this painting brings life to the everyday? 🍞 🖼️ Still Life with a Salt Cellar, Pieter Claesz., c. 1640–1645 🚨 Discover it yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109182

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Can you name these flowers? 🌸 🚨 What do you see? https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection

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Proud of her Mexican roots, Amanda López took this image for a fashion shoot, capturing her twin sister and friends posing in a lowrider - an iconic car within the Mexican-American community. 🚨 https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/stories/story/10-things-about-american-photography

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The young woman in the painting wears clothing that is not in keeping with the fashions of Rembrandt’s day, but rather reflects styles of earlier centuries. This painting is therefore not a true portrait but a 'tronie'— a fantasized or imagined face. 🚨 https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107944

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Have you ever seen the Milkmaid in the Rijksmuseum? 🤍 🖼️ The Milkmaid, Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660 🚨Discover it yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108369

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Marie Wandscheer was a Dutch painter known for her floral works, portraits and interiors. She went to the Rijksakademie of Visual Arts in Amsterdam where she followed classes by the well-known Dutch professor August Allebé. 🚨 Discover yourself: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026926

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Which work by Thérèse Schwartze is your favourite? 🖌️ 🚨 Dive into her story: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/node/Therese-Schwartze--4145dfcb6d39e589050ea2d92ba01c79

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At the Rijksmuseum Research Library, green dust flaps have been keeping dust at bay since its opening in 1885. Designed by Rijksmuseum architect Pierre Cuypers, these dust flaps protect our collections, ensuring the library remains a treasure trove for researchers worldwide. 📚

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Which earring catches your eye first? 👀 From shimmering pearls to intricate metalwork, each earring in our collection tells a tale of craftsmanship and style through the ages. ✨💎 🚨 What do you see? https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection

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