Rare 17th-Century Dutch Drawing Book by Rombout Uylenburgh on Display at Rijksmuseum

For the first time in nearly a century, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam showcases a 17th-century drawing book linked to Dutch artist Rombout Uylenburgh. Entitled 'Konst boeck voor Reyer Claessoon' (c. 1600-1635), it was gifted by the van Eeghen family in memory of C.P. van Eeghen, who connected the artwork to Uylenburgh. The collection features around 30 drawings, including biblical illustrations on blue paper. This exhibition will run for three months. Uylenburgh, who was born circa 1580 in Leeuwarden, served as a royal court painter in Kraków before moving to Danzig. The book originally belonged to Reyer Claesz, a Mennonite merchant from Amsterdam, and was last displayed in 1935.