About the RKD
The RKD is the knowledge centre for the visual arts of the Low Countries and provides worldwide access to knowledge, research and information to museums, academic community and general public
Mission and vision
Mission
The RKD provides worldwide access to knowledge, research and information about Netherlandish art in an international context, to museums, academic community and general public alike.
Vision
The RKD aims for continued growth as an art historical knowledge institute operating internationally within the field of visual arts of the Netherlands, facilitating primary art historical research. In doing so, our focus is on enhancing digital accessibility. We enable new forms of research and collaboration, which can be executed in a more efficient and effective manner.