Vienna: Private Tour of Picture Gallery at Fine Arts Museum

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Explore masterpieces by Vermeer, Raphael, Titian, Breugel, Rubens and Rembrandt in the Picture Gallery of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna on a private guided tour with an art historian.

Highlights

  • Discover the difference between the works of famous and less famous artists
  • Explore the museum's collection of works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer
  • Learn about the history of art and the main principle of Western aesthetics
  • See the largest collection of Peter Bruegel's work in the world
  • Admire the works of Raphael and Caravaggio and learn about their techniques

Description

Explore the Picture Gallery of the Fine Arts Museum Vienna (Kunsthistorisches Museum) with an art historian. See works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Raphael, and Caravaggio and learn what distinguishes their works from those of their less famous contemporaries. In Peter Bruegel's largest world collection, take a closer look at The Hunters in the Snow to understand why it was in the 20th century that this painting became the “cold distant peak of unattainable art“, and why it was a huge risk to choose such a controversial subject in the 16th century. Look at the requirements for Rubens' work and see the difference between works made for his powerful commissioners and those created for his own pleasure. The Capture of Samson by his disciple Antonis van Dyck will make it clear to us which qualities of his work have allowed him to occupy a separate place in the history of art, at least equal to his teachers. See Vermeer's painting The Allegory of The Art and Caravaggio's Madonna with the Beads to show us the most virtuoso showcase of mimesis, the main principle of Western aesthetics. And Parmigianino's works in the contrary will show us the first attempts of art to escape from the path of perfect vitality. If you wish to see outstanding art and aspire to understand what makes it great, this art tour is perfect for you.

Includes

Private tour with an art historian Admission to the Fine Arts Museum Vienna

Important Information

  • Photography without flash is allowed

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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