Asian Pavilion
The best of the Asian art collection
Every six months the curators of the Asian Pavilion present new displays that spotlight stories from the Rijksmuseum’s Asian art collection. Under the ever-watchful eyes of the Japanese temple guardians, this time we turn our attention to the recently donated Indian miniatures and to our collection of Korean art.
Indian miniatures
Gods, myths, music and poetry all come to life in the paintings donated to the Rijksmuseum by Professor Anna L. Dallapiccola. This sumptuous collection of miniatures harbours a wealth of stories and topics. Of particular interest are the chitrakatha paintings, which travelling storytellers would use to heighten the impact their performances. To this day, they continue to be produced and used in the traditional way. Other highlights include the rāgamālā paintings, which depict melodic patterns and often feature verses of poetry.
Korean art
A generous loan to the Rijksmuseum by the National Museum of Korea has allowed us to expand our Korean display with a majestic statue of Kwanum, a spiritual being associated with compassion. This display of major works from the collection includes Korean lacquer, bronzes and, most notably, the celadon pottery known for its subtle green shades.
Nature paintings
The longing to get closer to nature is a popular theme in China and Japan. In their efforts to understand the essence of the natural world, artists pay close attention to the details of flowers, birds and animals – in the interplay of branches, the colours of blooms, and the movements of wildlife. Patient observation lies at the heart of these works of art that so evocatively capture fleeting moments.
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Asian Pavilion
Daily 9 to 17h
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