Love Letter

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The Love Letter Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), oil on canvas, c. 1669–1670

Johannes Vermeer painted an intimate domestic scene. While it might seem quite ordinary, the many symbolic objects tell a story. So what exactly is going on? You be the detective.

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Would you like to see the paintings in real life? Then come and see the largest Vermeer exhibition ever! From 10 February to 4 June 2023 at the Rijksmuseum.

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View of Amsterdam from Central Station

By Vincent van Gogh

Two Children with a Cat

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

Night Watch

The defence of Amsterdam

The Love Letter The Love Letter

Love Letter

Mysterious message

Portrait of Oopjen Coppit Portrait of Oopjen Coppit

Oopjen Coppit

From head to toe

Portrait of Marten Soolmans Portrait of Marten Soolmans

Marten Soolmans

Proud husband

The Merry Family The Merry Family

Merry Family

A good example?

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

Fun on the Ice

Everyone on the ice!

The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan

Political 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’

Snapshot

Vergadering van stoffige mannen

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