The Mesdag Collection contains the extraordinary range of 19th-century art amassed by the renowned marine painter and art collector Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife, artist Sientje Mesdag-van Houten.
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The Mesdag Collection contains the extraordinary range of 19th-century art amassed by the renowned marine painter and art collector Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife, artist Sientje Mesdag-van Houten.
Browse the highlights from the collection of French art
Curious about the works in the collection of Dutch art?
Discover the artworks created by the Mesdags themselves
Explore the collection of Japanese decorative art
Browse the artworks from the Italian artist Mancini
Discover the Mesdags’ impressive collection of Colenbrander ceramics
Delve into the entire online collection. We are constantly adding to this selection
The Mesdags’ life’s work