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Eugène Delacroix paintings in Amsterdam

French · 1798–1863

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2 works across 2 institutions

Amsterdam holds 2 works by Eugène Delacroix across 2 institutions, including Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.

Delacroix was the foremost painter of French Romanticism, known for dynamic compositions, vivid colour, and emotional intensity. Liberty Leading the People (1830) became an enduring icon of political art. His radical approach to colour was a direct influence on the Impressionists, and Cézanne called him 'the real father of modern painting.'

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Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam · 1 work on display

The Rijksmuseum is the definitive home of Dutch Golden Age painting — Rembrandt's Night Watch, Vermeer's Milkmaid, and over 8,000 other objects in a magnificent 19th-century building. Pre-book tickets; timed entry is required.

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The Agony in the Garden

The Agony in the Garden

Rijksmuseum

c. 1851

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Van Gogh Museum

Amsterdam · 1 work on display

The Van Gogh Museum holds the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings — around 200 paintings and 500 drawings tracing his complete development as an artist. Timed entry must be pre-booked; the museum regularly sells out weeks in advance.

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Apollo Slays Python

Apollo Slays Python

Van Gogh Museum

c. 1850

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About the artist

Eugène Delacroix

French · Romanticism · 1798–1863

Delacroix was the foremost painter of French Romanticism, known for dynamic compositions, vivid colour, and emotional intensity. Liberty Leading the People (1830) became an enduring icon of political art. His radical approach to colour was a direct influence on the Impressionists, and Cézanne called him 'the real father of modern painting.'

Key works

Liberty Leading the PeopleThe Death of SardanapalusWomen of Algiers
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Frequently asked questions

How many Eugène Delacroix paintings are on display in Amsterdam?

Our current data shows 2 Eugène Delacroix paintings on display in Amsterdam, spread across the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Amsterdam has the most Eugène Delacroix paintings?

Rijksmuseum holds the largest share, with 1 work by Eugène Delacroix in Amsterdam.

Where else can I see Eugène Delacroix's paintings?

Eugène Delacroix's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Eugène Delacroix

Planning your visit to Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum are all on the Museumplein and can be visited in a single day. Pre-book the Van Gogh Museum online — it sells out regularly. The Museumkaart (Museum Card) offers unlimited access to over 400 Dutch museums for one year and pays for itself quickly.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.