Katherine Kolff

Nico van der Woude

Rijksmuseum, side of Museumstraat, side of garden

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The Rijksmuseum is designed by Pierre Cuypers (1827 - 1921) as a symbol for the arts of the Netherlands at the end of the nineteenth century. The interior decoration of the central axis of the museum, consisting of the Front Hall, the Gallery of Honour, and the Nightwatch room, was completed in 1910. The painting on canvas by the Austrian artist George Strum. The interior reflects Cuypers' vision on the theme 'Temple of Arts'. Evolution in tastes and the growth of the museum collections resulted in alterations and overpaintings. In 2001, a preliminary research project began to uncover and study the original colour through examinations of stratigraphies, windows, and areas that were left untouched over the years. This laid the foundation for a comprehensive restoration and conservation effort. During the tour, specialists Katherine Kolff, Claudia Junge, and Nico van der Woude will elaborate on the different stages of this multidisciplinary project.

ICOM card / Museumjaarkaart

Address:

Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam

Date

30 May

Meeting time

08h45

Start tour

09h00

End tour

12h30

Hella will take you back to the Trippenhuis for lunch

Kind of tour

• Inside museum

• Afterwards, you can either walk back to the Trippenhuis or use public transport