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A Narrow Bridge
A Japanese lacquerwork board inscribed with the name of each Dutch trading post opperhoofd and the number of ships from the Netherlands arriving in Japan each year; a Japanese gold coin stamped with the Dutch lion emblem; Japanese porcelain with a decoration based on a Dutch original design; and ribbons from the wreath laid by the emperor of Japan at the National Monument on Amsterdams Dam Square in honour of the victims of the Second World War: these are just a few of the objects in the Rijksmuseum collection connected with the shared history of Japan and the Netherlands. For almost 250 years the Netherlands was the sole Western nation permitted by Japan to conduct trade there. In the twent...
Silk Thread
ilk Thread uses objects from the Rijksmuseum collection to explore the shared history of China and the Netherlands from 1600 to the present. This book pays lavish attention both to the intensive efforts of Dutch traders to reach China and establish a trading post, and to the Dutch peoples fascination with Chinese goods. The products of the encounter the silk, porcelain and lacquerware, the travelogues and atlases defined perceptions of China in the Netherlands and far beyond. In the same period, the Netherlands gained a small but significant place in Chinese consciousness. The often-turbulent relationship between China and the West forms an intriguing contrast to the enduring Dutch interest ...
The Netherlands for Travelers
Discover the enchanting beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands with this comprehensive guide that takes you on an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s most captivating countries. From the vibrant streets of Amsterdam to the tranquil beauty of the Wadden Islands, The Netherlands for Travelers offers an in-depth exploration of the country’s diverse landscapes, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures. Written by William Jones, this guide provides travelers with practical insights, fascinating stories, and insider tips to help you experience the best of the Netherlands. Whether you’re exploring the iconic canals of Amsterdam, cycling through blooming tulip field...
Dutch Masters from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
This catalogue is from the exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria. It is drawn from the Dutch National collections and includes many works by the most renowned painters and artisans of the time.
All the Paintings of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
A comprehsive look into art from the Rijksmuseum featuring thousands of black and white pictures of artworks that hang there.
Good Hope
Jan van Riebeecks arrival in Cape Town was the beginning of all South Africas problems: these words were spoken in 2015 by Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa. Soon afterwards, a spate of iconoclastic attacks took place on statues of Van Riebeeck, Paul Kruger and Boer heroes. Only now, it seems, more than two decades after the abolition of apartheid, is South-Africa fully severing its colonial umbilical cord. The time has clearly come to look afresh at the historical links between the Netherlands and South Africa, a country whose born-frees the generation born in the post-apartheid era are just as likely to be critical of Nelson Mandelas liberation party the ANC as they are of their fo...
