get_artwork_details

Retrieve detailed information about a specific artwork from the Rijksmuseum collection, including basic details, physical properties, historical context, visual data, curatorial information, acquisition details, and exhibition history. Input the artwork's unique object number and preferred language.

Instructions

Retrieve comprehensive details about a specific artwork from the Rijksmuseum collection. Returns extensive information including:

Basic details (title, artist, dates)
Physical properties (dimensions, materials, techniques)
Historical context (dating, historical persons, documentation)
Visual information (colors, image data)
Curatorial information (descriptions, labels, location)
Acquisition details
Exhibition history

This is the primary tool for in-depth research on a specific artwork, providing all available museum documentation and metadata.

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`culture`	No	Language for the artwork details. Use 'en' for English or 'nl' for Dutch (Nederlands). Affects all textual information including descriptions, titles, and historical documentation.	en
`objectNumber`	Yes	The unique identifier of the artwork in the Rijksmuseum collection. Format is typically a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., 'SK-C-5' for The Night Watch, 'SK-A-3262' for Van Gogh's Self Portrait). Case-sensitive. This ID can be obtained from search results.

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "culture": {
      "default": "en",
      "description": "Language for the artwork details. Use 'en' for English or 'nl' for Dutch (Nederlands). Affects all textual information including descriptions, titles, and historical documentation.",
      "enum": [
        "nl",
        "en"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "objectNumber": {
      "description": "The unique identifier of the artwork in the Rijksmuseum collection. Format is typically a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., 'SK-C-5' for The Night Watch, 'SK-A-3262' for Van Gogh's Self Portrait). Case-sensitive. This ID can be obtained from search results.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "objectNumber"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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