Rijksmuseum Vermeer Exhibition

The largest collection of Vermeer ever

Feast your eyes at the special Johannes Vermeer exhibition at Rijksmuseum, where one of the Netherlands' greatest artists of the 17th century is celebrated. See his world-famous works such as The Girl With The Pearl Earring, View of Delft and The Milkmaid with your own eyes. Get to know this leading painter at this special exhibition that brings together almost all of his works.

As far as we know, Vermeer created about 37 works during his career. And almost all of them can now be admired at the exhibition at the Rijksmuseum. The artist from Delft is unique in his images of everyday life, with his own way of light and dark work, where daylight in particular plays a leading role. Discover the art and learn about 17th-century Holland.

From all over the world - back to the Netherlands

Vermeer's paintings were flown over from many different corners of the world, to showcase them together at this exhibition. For four months only, the Rijksmuseum is loaning some Vermeer’s to set up this celebration of his work. This collaboration between the museums was set up specifically to draw attention to Vermeer. This is the only time so many of his works have come together again. In total, you will admire 28 works by the Dutch master.

View the paintings to experience 17th-century Holland. Vermeer is characterised by his calm settings that depicted ordinary life, often in a domestic setting. As if a photograph captured the moment forever. The images seem like they are not posed, where it is rather as if you accidentally walk into an intimate moment. By depicting everyday small things, Vermeer's works are timeless, but do showcase what life in the 1600ers was like. See what makes him unique, how he uses light and deploys his fluid touch at the Rijksmuseum exposition.

Book your tickets now and discover more Vermeer

Don't let this exhibition pass you by and visit the Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum. Step fully into the world of Johannes Vermeer. Tickets include admission to the Rijksmuseum. You always visit the Vermeer exhibition first before going to the Rijksmuseum's regular collection. The Rijksmuseum closes at 17:00, from the 15:30 start time you won't have time to visit both exhibitions.

There is much more to discover around the Rijksmuseum. Visit the Van Gogh museum or MOCO for a whole other side of the Dutch, and foreign, art world. Discover another aspect of Dutch culture? At House of Bols you will learn about Dutch Jenever in an interactive way. Book your tickets today!