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Tag Archives: Rijksmusem
Strap-on your skates
Winter Landscape with Skaters or Winterlandschap met Ijsvermaak is a c.1608 oil on oak painting by the Dutch artist Hendrick Avercamp in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.The painting shows ice skaters of all sorts enjoying a day on a frozen river. People dressed … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Europe, Museums, Tech
Tagged Amsterdam, Henrick Avercamp, Painting, Rijksmusem
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Airport Art
As I’ve mentioned on more than one occasion, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is one of my favorites in Europe. The international gateway is not only well-equipped and conveniently located, it’s also home to a wonderful branch of the world-famous Rijksmuseum. The … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Art, Europe, Libraries, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, Rijksmusem, Schiphol
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Banned In Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s celebrated Rijksmuseum has recently banned cameras and phone photography. Instead, the world famous art museum is encouraging visitors to draw or sketch the artworks. The institution has even created a project called StartDrawing that offers free sketchbooks, pencils, easels, and … Continue reading