The Prado Museum has the richest and most valuable collection of Spanish painting in the world today, from Romanesque art to the 19th century.
This collection reflects the cosmopolitan character of the Spanish monarchy from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, the taste of kings such as Charles V, Philip II, Philip IV, Philip V and Charles III, among others. In addition to Spanish painting, there are many great Italian and Flemish works of art, the two fundamental pictorial areas of the History of Art.
You will be able to enjoy the artistic excellence of the hand of: Velázquez, The Three Graces by Rubens, Rembrandt, The Knight by El Greco, the workshop of Leonardo da Vinci, David and Goliath by Caravaggio, Raphael di Sanzio, The Bacchanal by Titian, The Garden of Earthly Delights by El Bosco, Botticelli, Murillo, Zurbarán and many more artists and works of art…. In addition, the museum has the collection with the largest number of works by Goya, with a total of 152, including La maja desnuda, Saturno devorando a su hijo or El 3 de mayo.
Velázquez made Las Meninas in 1656. in 1655, in Europe (Poland) and in a single day, two million people, including children, women and the elderly, were put to the sword. only one year later and in this social environment this painting was forged. What was in the artist’s mind to produce this sublime work in such a hostile historical moment?
They speak of “the best collection per square meter”, since of the museum’s 8,600 works, only 900 of the highest quality are on display. Thus, you are assured that you will not be disappointed with your visit.
But this museum not only stands out for the paintings inside, but the building itself, designed by the famous architect Juan de Villanueva, is an architectural jewel of European neoclassicism.
During this visit, you will have the opportunity to explore the entire Prado Museum in the company of a certified guide. An entertaining, fun and unique way to get to know one of the most important art galleries in the world. Accompanied by an official expert guide from the Museum, you will visit some of Spain’s most outstanding works of art for an hour and a half.
Located in the center of Madrid, the Prado welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
- We recommend that you make your reservation in advance in order to assign a guide with the best possible qualifications.
- You will avoid long lines to purchase your tickets. Tour the museum at your own pace, focusing on the parts that interest you most.
- You will enjoy an expert guide in the Prado Museum who will accompany you from beginning to end.
