The Prado Masterpieces

A chronological journey through the Museo del Prado collection comprising masterpieces by some of the greatest figures in art history. The Museo Nacional del Prado, Spains national art museum, features one of the worlds finest collections of European art, and is unquestionably the best single collection of Spanish art. This volume is the definitive reference to the Museo del Prado and the first work of its kind to be published by the museum itself. It presents the globally renowned collection in chronological order, from Roman statues through to the nineteenth century, using the tastes of the Spanish royal family to tell the story of the evolution of Western art. The Prados most seminal works are showcased here, including Velzquezs Las Meninas, El Grecos The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest and Goyas The Third of May 1808, along with some of the museums most recent acquisitions. This updated edition includes twenty-five new images. The book creates a fascinating dialogue between the greatest artists and their works, showing how painters have always reflected the influences of their predecessors and peers. An indispensable resource for anyone who loves art history, this is a richly illustrated record of one of the worlds greatest collections of European art.