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.
The 18th century (1700–1800)
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)
History of the Rijksmuseum
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.
To see here
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Self-portrait -
Seated Cupid -
Portrait of a Member of the Van der Mersch Family -
Still Life with Flowers -
Overdoor with Representation of Two Reclining Women with Garlands -
A Writer Trimming his Pen -
The First Day of School -
The Entry of the French Ambassador into Venice in 1706 -
Abraham Patras (1735-1737) -
Bust of Dom Luis da Cunha -
A Dutch Merchant, Possibly Andreas Everardus van Braam Houckgeest -
Blue Parrot -
Marie Fargues, the Painter’s Wife -
Wine fountain and cooler -
Cartel clock -
Collector’s cabinet with miniature apothecary -
Haarlem reception room 1794
Where in the museum?
