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The knowledge institute of the visual arts of the Low Countries
The RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History offers museums, academic community and the public a wealth of collections, knowledge and publications for extensive research and inspiration
CURRENT
News and recent developments
RKD Study dedicated to Cornelis Kruseman
![Graflegging van Christus geschilderd door kunstenaar Cornelis Kruseman](/uploads/styles/16x10_960/public/2024-06/Header%20optie%201%20-%20De%20graflegging%20van%20Christus%2C%201830%20gedateerd.jpg?itok=hqNDMD0O)
State of affairs: RKD Research
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Launch of the RKD Study Frans Hals and his workshop
![Frans Hals, Portrait of a man with a slouch hat, Kassel, Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, photo: Ute Brunzel](/uploads/styles/16x10_960/public/2024-06/Frans%20Hals%20symposium.jpg?h=46b618ef&itok=g3u-mlvm)
COLLECTION
Dive into the RKD collection
Our collection includes the world's largest art history library, over 2.5 kilometres of archival material, many digital data, documentation and technical information on art
START RESEARCH
Begin your research
Doing your own art history research? Start online with RKD Research, check out one of the other websites, or drop by our study room in The Hague. We are happy to help!
KNOWLEGDE & PUBLICATIONS
Results of art historical research
As a knowledge institute, we work closely with museums, heritage institutions and universities. Besides a research role, the RKD serves a public function. Our staff contributes to publications and exhibitions
In the footsteps of Herman Saftleven: Utrecht's city rampart drawings
![Herman Saftleven, De Utrechtse stadswal bij het Paardenveld, tussen 1660 en 1665, collectie Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten, Brussel](/uploads/styles/16x10_960/public/2024-06/RKD%20Study%20Herman%20Saftleven_1.jpg?itok=CRaHJ_MU)
RKD Study dedicated to Cornelis Kruseman
![Graflegging van Christus geschilderd door kunstenaar Cornelis Kruseman](/uploads/styles/16x10_960/public/2024-06/Header%20optie%201%20-%20De%20graflegging%20van%20Christus%2C%201830%20gedateerd.jpg?itok=hqNDMD0O)
RKD Podcast: Hélène de Rothschild
![Hélène in haar Dion Bouton met zoon Hélin aan het stuur, ca. 1900.](/uploads/styles/16x10_960/public/2024-05/1.%20timmers-35_0.jpg?itok=WUcv6E1N)