Nothing is more fun than discovering new things in a work of art at close range. This is not always possible in the museum (keep your distance!); but here, it is. Look along with us, up close, and see and learn more.

By Vincent van Gogh

From 17th century artist Judith Leyster

The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq The Night Watch Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq

The defence of Amsterdam

The Love Letter The Love Letter

Mysterious message

Portrait of Oopjen Coppit Portrait of Oopjen Coppit

From head to toe

Portrait of Marten Soolmans Portrait of Marten Soolmans

Proud husband

The Merry Family The Merry Family

A good example?

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

Everyone on the ice!

The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan

Swan protects her eggs

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’

Vergadering van stoffige mannen

Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman

Not a child’s toy, but a pastime for ladies