A new Rijksmuseum History Class. During the Eighty Years' War, the city of Leiden was surrounded by Spanish troops. On this day in 1574 the city was liberated by the Rebel army. Until today this is celebrated on 3 October with white bread, herring and ‘hutspot’ during The Relief of Leiden. 🖼️ The Famished People after the Relief of the Siege of Leiden, Otto van Veen, 1574 - 1629 🚨 Discover our Stories: www.rijksmuseum.nl/stories — Een nieuwe Rijksmuseum History Class. Tijdens de tachtigjarige

62K views · 1.6K reactions | Santa's helper the Christmas Elf thought the works in the museum could use some extra Christmas spirit. Watch him work his magic! ✨ From all of us at the Rijksmuseum: happy holidays! 虜 www.rijksmuseum.nl | Rijksmuseum | Facebook

47K views · 363 reactions | Our baggage carousel exhibition at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is back again! It's just a little foretaste because we're showing all of our Rembrandts for the first time together at the Rijksmuseum. Book your time slot online! | Rijksmuseum | Facebook

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