Rijksmuseum Research Library, Art history research library in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Description
The Rijksmuseum Research Library is a specialized collection of books, periodicals, and reference materials focused on Dutch and European art history. The holdings include printed materials, archival documents, and collection records available to scholars and researchers.
History
The library was founded in 1885 and grew into the largest and most comprehensive art history collection in the Netherlands. Its holdings expanded alongside the museum and document the development of art historical research since the late 19th century.
Culture
The library holds auction catalogs, exhibition records, and documents that reflect centuries of Dutch and European artistic development. These collections show how art lovers and collectors expressed their interests and tastes over time.
Practical
Workspaces must be reserved in advance through the online system. Once confirmed, you receive access to the reading room where the collections are available.
Did you know?
A dedicated study room allows researchers to examine original prints, drawings, and photographs under controlled conditions. These original works are preserved there and not widely accessible in the main collection.
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