The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - Dr Sophie Oosterwijk

Name: The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam - Dr Sophie Oosterwijk
Start: 2025-07-17T20:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-07-17T20:00:00+10:00
Location: Lido Cinemas - Cinema 1

About

This lecture offers an introduction to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The collection of the Rijksmuseum includes works by Hals, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh as well as medieval art, jewellery, musical instruments, Asian Art and even an FK 23 Bantam plane from 1918. It also has Rembrandt’s famous Night Watch, but only on loan! The lecture will cover the collection, building, its history and the 10-year renovation which restored Pierre Cuypers’ neo-gothic decorations.

Born in Gouda, the Netherlands, Sophie has extensive qualifications in English Literature, Medieval Studies, and Art History. She has taught at the universities of St Andrews, Leicester and Manchester, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, National Trust, V&A, and many other organisations. A lecturer for Cambridge University, and travel companies she has published three books and numerous articles.