Anyone who is a lover of fine art, or who simply appreciates the artistry of the master painters of earlier ages, a trip to Amsterdam can provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy many museums that pay honor and tribute to a number of European masters. The Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam is one of the finest museums anywhere and it holds the unique honor of housing the grandest collection of Vincent Van Gogh’s original artwork, right in the very heart of Amsterdam city.
The Van Gogh Museum provides visitors the unique opportunity to closely follow the artistic developments of the genius painter and to see the progression of both his style and also the subject matter that held his interest and evoked his creativity. At the same time, with the many pieces of art by his contemporaries on display, it is an unparalleled way to compare Van Gogh’s paintings to the works created by the hands of other masters of 19th century art.
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The tulip flower, the symbol of Holland, has its roots in Asia and the Mediterranean. Holland is the tulip capital of the world, although it is not a native Dutch flower. There is not a single species of tulip indigenous to Holland. Tulips grow so well in Holland due to the pleasant climate. Tulips were introduced in the Netherlands during the 17th century by Carolus Clusius, a famous biologist. He achieved immense recognition for his works with medicinal herbs in Prague and Vienna. In 1593, he accepted a position as the head botanist of the Dutch University in Leiden.