Rijksmuseum

Neo-Gothic Dutch museum.

Overview

Rijksmuseum, using brick, is an 1885 museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate brickwork, grand halls.
• Historical, cultural design.
• Neo-Gothic aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 19th century.
• Civic: Museum.
• Neo-Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Pierre Cuypers, cultural landmark.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Historicism (theory), Hall (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)