Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Highlights from the Collection

The Rijksmuseum is the treasure-house of Dutch culture, particularly famous for its impressive collection of the great Dutch masters from the seventeenth century. However, the Rijksmuseum has more to offer: highly varied collections of sculptures, furniture, silver and gold and jewels, ceramics, glass, textiles and costumes, and copper, bronze and iron objects, the largest collection of prints and drawings in the Netherlands and an impressive collection of Asiatic art. In addition, the Rijksmuseum exhibits a separate, splendid collection of paintings and objects to present a highly accessible survey of Dutch history. "Highlights form the Collection" invites you for a tour of the museum. It tells you about the history of the various collections features more than 250 major items and gives information about the artist and their age. -- Provided by publisher