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About the museum

The story of the Museo del Prado

The Prado opened in Madrid in 1819 to show the royal collections of the Spanish crown. Centuries of royal patronage mean it holds the world's finest groups of Velázquez, Goya and El Greco, along with superb Titians, Rubens and Flemish masters.

Its neoclassical building on the Paseo del Prado anchors Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art' with the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía, all within a short walk.

The collection

The Prado's collection reflects the taste of the Spanish Habsburg and Bourbon kings, who collected passionately for three centuries. This is why it holds the greatest groups in the world of Velázquez, who was their court painter, and of Goya, from his bright tapestry designs to the Black Paintings from his own house.

Royal links with Flanders and Italy explain its other treasures: Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian's portraits of Charles V and Philip II, Fra Angelico's Annunciation and Dürer's Adam and Eve.

At ArtLogia you can order 479 of its paintings as hand-painted reproductions, by 155 artists led by Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez and El Greco.

paintings to order
479
artists
155
art movements
14
years covered
1359–1909

The building

The main building was designed by Juan de Villanueva in 1785 as a natural science museum for King Charles III, and became the royal picture gallery in 1819. Rafael Moneo's extension, opened in 2007, links it to the restored cloister of the San Jerónimo church, and the nearby Casón del Buen Retiro and Hall of Realms are part of the museum campus.

Masterpieces to see

Planning a visit

Entry is free in the last two hours of most days, so arrive early if you want to see Las Meninas without the evening crowds.

Hand-painted in oil

Famous paintings from the Museo del Prado

Each reproduction is painted by hand by a professional artist, following the original's composition, colour and brushwork. Choose your size, and have it rolled, stretched or framed.

479 paintings

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Artists in the collection

Museo del Prado: frequently asked questions

What is the most famous painting in the Prado?

Velázquez's Las Meninas (1656) is the Prado's most famous painting, followed closely by Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights and Goya's The Third of May 1808.

When is the Prado free?

The permanent collection is free during the last two hours of opening on most days. Check the museum's website for current times.

Where are Goya's Black Paintings?

Goya's Black Paintings, which he painted on the walls of his house outside Madrid, were transferred to canvas and are displayed together at the Prado.

Where is the Museo del Prado?

The Museo del Prado is in Madrid, Spain. You can find opening hours and tickets on the museum's official website.

What are the most famous paintings at the Museo del Prado?

Its best-known paintings include Las Meninas, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Third of May 1808. ArtLogia offers 479 hand-painted reproductions of works from its collection.

When was the Museo del Prado founded?

The Museo del Prado dates from 1819. See the history above for how its collection grew.

Is the Museo del Prado one of the best museums in the world?

Yes. It ranks number 4 in our list of the 100 best art museums in the world, ranked by the famous paintings in their collections.

Can I buy a reproduction of a painting from the Museo del Prado?

Yes. Paintings such as Las Meninas and The Garden of Earthly Delights can be ordered as hand-painted oil reproductions on canvas, in any size, rolled, stretched or framed, with free worldwide shipping.

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