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Product Description Worried about missing must-see masterpieces in the jam-packed Rijksmuseum? Discover the perfect guide to guarantee an unforgettable visit. Are you concerned you won’t make the most of your trip to view Holland’s treasures? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything available? Do you fear there’s too much to take in on a day trip to this vast museum? Experienced Rijksmuseum tour guide Marko Kassenaar has helped thousands of art enthusiasts to create their most memorable experiences. Now he’ll send you on an amazing journey packed with valuable background, cultural references, and key insights into a selection of masterpieces. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Highlights of the Collection is an essential guidebook to help you navigate the numerous collections so you won’t miss the standouts. With vivid pictures and engaging explanations, this time-saving guide prepares you for a stress-free day soaking up these extraordinary riches. Following the trusted specialists’ highly accessible instructions, you’ll gain an in-depth appreciation of such famous pieces as The Jewish Bride by Rembrandt, and The Woman Reading a Letter by Johannes Vermeer, and many more. In Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Highlights of the Collection, you’ll discover: Easy-to-understand descriptions of great works to help you immediately recognize what’s in front of you Featured artwork from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries to experience otherwise overlooked gems Exquisite Asian art you won’t want to miss in its specially built pavilion A simple, tourist-centered manual that gives you a quick overview of the most prominent pieces in the wide range of offerings A concise guidebook providing you focus and direction for a painless, enjoyable outing and much, much more! Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Highlights of the Collection is your must-have guide for one of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands. If you like expert advice, concise and intelligent summaries, then you’ll love Marko Kassenaar’s indispensable book. Buy Rijksmuseum Amsterdam: Highlights of the Collection for the tour of a lifetime today! Review I found myself glued to the pages ... learning a lot of history along the way. I love this type of guide that gives precisely the right type of information. Recommended! I have visited the Rijksmuseum on three separate occasions and I wish I had this book with me during those visits. If you like the arts, you will love this book! The author provides the essential highlights of the important pieces in a way that is easy to understand. Also I really enjoyed the little tidbits of cultural information and interesting facts that are often missing in most guides but are included in so many of the descriptions in this book. This informative book takes the reader on a visually stunning walk through history. Succinct. Well organized. Highly useful to plan a visit to the Rijksmuseum. About the Author Marko Kassenaar is a Dutch art expert. He works as educator at the Rijksmuseum and Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.