I spent yet another weekend visiting another great museum in Madrid. Museo El Prado is what most would call one of the most popular/famous museum in the world!
On this trip, I mostly viewed paintings that depict Span't political history and just the Spaniards lifestyle. It was rather interesting to see how people out here value so much of their history yet still manage NOT to hold on to some of their traditions. I guess this is also something other countries in the fast world are also struggling with, still it was really interesting.
According to statistics this museum is one of the most important in the world, as well as one of the most visited, 18th since 2013 stats. This art museum holds paintings by European masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the large presence of Velázquez , El Greco , Goya (artist most widely represented in the museum), 9 Titian , Rubens and Bosch , of having the best and most extensive collections that exist worldwide.
While photography is normally prohibited inside the museum, you have to be careful if you want to sneak in a few photos for your memories library. I took a few , but it can never compare to seeing the real artwork in person. I never thought I'd be one who'd be blown away by art, but the more I view it here in Madrid, the more I am starting to appreciate it and to understand its significance in our lives. It's more like books, they hold the truth that was and that is to come, truly phenomenal.
I loved this painting of Jesus. Not sure why it was depicted, but I remember reading about it being the only painting back in time that showed Jesus with the 4 nails drilled in him, and also I guess the fact that it was done by one of the most popular artist's in history has something to do with it.
I also loved the exterior of the museum itself, so much rich history in Madrid to marvel at. I could never have enough of walking down the street and spotting this rich art and buildings.
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