Famous paintings in art history to visit in Europe
There’s a number of famous paintings left behind by renowned European painters throughout the centuries. If you’re planning an art tour during your next trip to Europe, here are some masterpieces that you can visit.
1. Mona Lisa
Described as “the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world”, “Mona Lisa” needs no more introduction. This painting of a mysterious lady with an enigmatic smile can be found in The Louvre, Paris, which is also the largest art museum in the world. Visit this historic monument during your next European tour.
2. Girl with a Pearl Earring
“Girl with a Pearl Earring” is an oil painting by Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer which is often compared to “Mona Lisa” due to the mysteries surrounding them. However unlike the latter, no one knows for sure the real identity of the girl in this painting. Regarded as Vermeer’s most famous painting, you can find “Girl with a Pearl Earring” in The Hague’s Mauritshuis, the Netherlands. Book your European tour with us now.
3. Whistler’s Mother
“Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1” is best known under its colloquial name, “Whistler's Mother”. It’s an oil on canvas painting by American-born James McNeill Whistler depicting his mother, Anna Whistler who lived with him in London. This painting has been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world, and it’s currently housed in the Musee d'Orsay, Paris. Take a closer look at this masterpiece during your European tour.
4. The Kiss
Did you know that Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece was inspired by Japanese prints? “The Kiss”, which hangs in the Belvedere in Vienna, is an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf, silver and platinum. This exquisite painting portrays love almost like a religion that unites two people. It’s also the final painting of Klimt's Gold Period.
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