At the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam Dutch artist and theatre practitioner Steef de Jong is to transform the Phillips Wing into the interiors of a 17th century home using cardboard as part of a major exhibition on domestic life in the time of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals. Nine diorama style galleries will offer an immersive experience where visitors can follow 17th century home life over the course of a day from early morning to late evening. The famous dolls houses belonging to Petronella Oortman and Petronella Dunois form the centrepiece of a show where highlights of decorative art will be presented alongside objects found in every household. At Home in the 17th Century will run from October 17 to January 11, 2026. Pictured here is the Doll’s house of Petronella Oortman, Amsterdam c1686-1710, considered one of the most important objects in the museum.