This is the impetus for my trip to the Netherlands- the
Rijksmuseum, built from 1876-1885 and designed by Pierre Cuypers. The museum building itself is quite lovely, and very big, as you can see from the photos. It faces on the Singelgracht.
This is part of the modern addition to the museum. I much prefer the older part and especially these tile floors that were restored to their former glory.
Of course, everyone comes to see
Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch'. Personally, there were other paintings that I found much more appealing.
While it would be hard for me to pick one favorite, I really liked this one below-
Winter Landscape with Skaters, Hendrick Avercamp
Though I can hardly omit this
Vermeer, The Milkmaid
And of course, one must have a picture of tulips in the Dutch style. This is
Floral Still Life by Hans Bollongier.
I made two trips to the museum. There is so much to see - over 1 million pieces in the collection. One of the most interesting was this model of a sailing ship.
And how about this lovely cabinet?
I highly recommend spending a day here at least. I really wanted a great photo of this sign but the Heineken folks were busy filming a commercial so their trucks are in the way.
Have you been to the Rijksmuseum? Do you visit art museums when you travel?
Bonus: Daylily 'Royal Flair'
