Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Centraal Museum’s collection, founded in 1838, was initially limited to art related to the city. In 1921 its acquisition merged with various private collections in a centralized museum located in the former medieval monastery at Nicolaaskerkhof. Currently, the collection consists of pre-1850’s art, modern art, applied art, fashion and historical objects of Utrecht, including the 1,000 year-old Utrecht Ship, which is part of the Stadsgeschiedenis collection. Another highlight are paintings by the Utrecht Caravaggians, such as Gerard van Honthorst and Hendrick ter Brugghen. Along with Joachim Wtewael, Abraham Bloemaert, Paulus Moreelse and Renaissance painter Jan van Scorel, this museum’s collection has international appeal.