Sunday, May 22, 2011

Surrounded By Beautiful Gardens In Madrid

By Soldin Townsend


There is the Prado Museum surrounded by beautiful gardens in Madrid. Visitors spend several hours absorbing the fantastic architecture with the beautiful works of art obtained from Spanish nobility as well as the environment of this marvelous gallery that after several years was complete near the end of the nineteenth century. This gallery is current completing construction on a recently added wing.

From beach resorts to famous Spanish art you'll discover the works from the masters. Arriving at the Prado Museum, you'll love the presentation of artists such as 'Pereda,' Goya among others. This entrance to the museum is called the Goya entrance and you will be delighted if you enjoy the art from Spanish art such as La Anunciacin of la Virgin Maria. Here you'll also see Italian masterpieces.

The art available at the Prado Museum is well worth the visit. Along side the Spanish artist's and their works like and Fra Angelico on display, are works from German, Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch artists. This celebrated art celebrates the timelessness achieve in any era. Continuing your tour of the gallery you'll discover works by Bosch such as his Seven Deadly Sins, and Garden of Earthly Delights among his portfolio.

He is possibly the first surrealist in style. Bosch's art is way ahead of that time. Now it comes time to enter the second floor of the gallery. You're met with a 17th century exhibit. Take pleasure in the works of Rubens and van Dyck. You'll marvel at works such as the 'Garden of Love,' and 'Three Graces'. Down the hall you'll discover Murillo's 'three Immaculate Conceptions'. Spanish artists such as El Greco and Goya are the main attractions. El Greco was born in Crete, but he lived most of his life in Toledo, Spain. It's easy to visit beach resorts to famous Spanish art.

There a many of Goya's works are also on exhibit that portray his vast range of painting styles. The work he labored on known at 'Saturn Devouring One of His Sons,' is thought that he was representing his most striking style during later years. There are others of his on display of that time called 'The clothed Maja,' and 'Naked Maja.' These are the highlights of Goya's collection, which draw many visitors yearly.

Without a doubt The Museo del Prado is Madrid's most popular visitor attraction. The next time you visit Spain be certain to make time for this impressive museum. Even if you're holidaying at a nearby beach resort. A short trip to Madrid will definitely be worth your time as you view some of the famous Spanish masters. There are about seven thousand paintings with emphasis on famous Spanish artists such s Velzquez, Goya and El Greco at the Museu del Prado is one of the most popular tourist spots in Madrid.




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