The 18th Century (1700–1800) - Inside The Rijksmuseum

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No longer a world power, the Netherlands now invested its profits in possessions such as beautiful houses. In the eighteenth century, the interior became a focus of keen interest. The period was characterized by the refinement and cultivation of good taste. These were manifested particularly in the interior domain, with virtuosic arts and crafts objects and personal portraits.

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1700-1800: European court art

1700-1800: The Enlightenment in the Netherlands

1700-1800: European court art

1700-1800: At the Ottoman court

Room from an Amsterdam canal house 1748 (Beuning room)

Our online collection contains many photographs of the Rijksmuseum throughout the years. This link shows, for instance, what the European court art gallery used to look like.

Curious about the rich history of Rijksmuseum building and galleries? Take a look in the historical archive.

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  • Self-portrait
    Self-portrait
  • Seated Cupid
    Seated Cupid
  • Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family
    Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family
  • Still Life with Flowers
    Still Life with Flowers
  • Overdoor with Representation of Two Reclining Women with Garlands
    Overdoor with Representation of Two Reclining Women with Garlands
  • A Writer Trimming his Pen
    A Writer Trimming his Pen
  • The First Day of School
    The First Day of School
  • The Entry of the French Ambassador into Venice in 1706
    The Entry of the French Ambassador into Venice in 1706
  • Abraham Patras (1735-1737)
    Abraham Patras (1735-1737)
  • Bust of Dom Luis da Cunha
    Bust of Dom Luis da Cunha
  • A Dutch Merchant, Possibly Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest
    A Dutch Merchant, Possibly Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest
  • Blue Parrot
    Blue Parrot
  • Marie Fargues, the Painter’s Wife
    Marie Fargues, the Painter’s Wife
  • Wine fountain and cooler
    Wine fountain and cooler
  • Cartel clock
    Cartel clock
  • Collector’s cabinet with miniature apothecary
    Collector’s cabinet with miniature apothecary
  • Haarlemse ontvangstkamer 271 Haarlem Reception Room
    Haarlemse ontvangstkamer 271 Haarlem Reception Room
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