Tag Archives: Rijks Museum

Vermeer

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

In the main hall of the Rijks Museum there are alcoves set aside just for one Dutch painter of the 17th century. This was made in the Vermeer alcove. Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad

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Tired but alive

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

The Night Watchman by Rembrandt is the star turn at the Rijks museum but I think the crowds are missing a trick. Buried nearby in the labyrinth of rooms is the wonderfully titled Banquet of the Crossbowman’s guild in celebration … Continue reading →

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The night watch

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

A new and wonderful photo app Tiny Plants allowed me to make this image Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Do I want whipped creme with that?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Guthlac

What a wonderful place the Rijks Museum is ….the staff are even better… We’ve just spent the morning wondering through Dutch art of the 17th century and now it is time for a cool drink and a nice piece if … Continue reading →

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