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
Exhibition highlighting digitised sculptor's archives
Samuel van Hoogstraten gets online catalogue raisonné
RKD Podcast: Sophia Adriana Lopez Suasso-de Bruijn
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
RKD Study dedicated to Cornelis Kruseman
RKD Study Frans Hals and his workshop available online
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