More than thirty galleries are devoted to the glory of the Dutch Golden Age, when the young merchant republic enjoyed its heyday as a world leader in trade, science and scholarship and the art of war and the fine arts.
The 17th century (1600–1700)
History of the Rijksmuseum
Our online collection contains many photographs of the Rijksmuseum throughout the years. This link shows, for instance, what the Young Rembrandt gallery used to look like.
Curious about the rich history of Rijksmuseum building and galleries? Take a look in the historical archive.