(Above) Vincent Van Gogh: one of the Fathers of 20th Century Art.
Click on the painting by Oskar Kokoschka to access the presentation on Mid 20th Century Euro Art Movements:
Kokoshka's view of Venice
These are some of the finest museums in Europe & the world:
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy:
Click on the picture to access the Uffizi's web site.
One of the Uffizi's treasures:
Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino by Piero della Francesca
El Escorial Madrid, Spain:
The Escorial is similar to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia in that both are art museums and former royal residences.
The Escorial is unique in that it has served as the Imperial seat of Habsburg power, a major Catholic monastery, and a fortress all at the same time.
The Escorial is unique in that it has served as the Imperial seat of Habsburg power, a major Catholic monastery, and a fortress all at the same time.
Afuera del Escorial, el palacio imperial y real:
The Prado, Madrid, Spain:
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia:
The Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world. It was once the Winter Palace of the Romanovs, the Imperial family of Russia. The Hermitage contains over 3 million items in its collection. This is the largest collection of art in the world.