Not far from Rembrandt Square, on the bank of a quiet Amsterdam canal, stands a majestic house museum. It was built in 1678 for the newlyweds Albert Geelvinck, from an ancient and noble seafaring family, and Sarah Hinlopen, from a family renowned for trading goods from exotic countries.
As her dowry, Sarah brought into the house many curiosities imported by her family, which stood at the origins of the Dutch East India Company. Among these treasures were paintings by Rembrandt and Gabriel Metsu, which she inherited from her father.
The tradition of exquisite interior decoration and landscape design was continued by the descendants of Albert and Sarah, and thanks to this family's love for decorating their ancestral mansion, today you can see examples of the palace's decor from different eras, as well as genuine antique treasures and household items from past centuries.
The Blue Room is decorated in the Louis XVI style and adorned with five panels painted by Egbert van Drielst.
The Red Room represents the Neo-Rococo style; the high ceiling and mirrors create a beautiful setting for six 17th-century paintings.
In the hall you will find a tapestry woven in 1600 in Brussels, depicting the confrontation between Kings Croesus and Cyrus II.
The Chinese Room contains 8 wall panels with fanciful birds and flowers painted on canvas in the Chinoiserie style, works from the late 18th century.
And of course, do not forget to stroll through the delightful Renaissance-style garden, with ponds and fountains, cozy benches, and magnificent roses of unique varieties.
