Rijksmuseum - a journey through masterpieces, history, intrigue and mystery

Rijksmuseum is a spectacular gateway to magnificent art, and the history of the country alongside many tales of fascinating intrigue & mystery We will see masterpieces - Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Breitner & more – the paintings tell us about the colourful history of the country, & many hidden secrets covering conspiracy, war, forgery, espionage and more Why is it shaped like a gateway? Why does it look like the Central Station? Why did the King refuse to attend the opening? Why did Van Gogh spend hours in front of a Rembrandt masterpiece? We will cover the brilliance of the Nightwatch with centuries of its fascinating history – cutting off sides, hiding it from Nazis, attacks with knives & acid We will learn about Vermeer’s genius, about the great forgery that duped Herman Goering, the tales behind exquisite dolls houses, Dutch colonisation & the Battle of Waterloo We will learn why some paintings were painted over – for covert political or pure economic reasons Join me on this fascinating journey