Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando: Permanent Collection

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Highlight

  • Explore a vast art collection in Spain featuring art from the 15th to the 21st centuries
  • Appreciate pieces created by renowned artists such as Goya and Arcimboldo
  • Marvel at the abundance of masterpieces waiting to be uncovered in this lesser-known museum

Summary

The Academy's permanent collection features outstanding pieces of Spanish, Italian, and Flemish art. Guests have the opportunity to admire artworks such as the sole surviving Arcimboldo piece in Spain, remarkable Goya paintings like _The Tyrant_ and the renowned _Burial of the Sardine_, creations by Leandro Bassano, Mengs, Ribera, Rubens, Tintoretto, Van Loo, Zurbarán, and Pereda's magnificent _The Gentleman's Dream_. The 19th century section showcases portraits by Vicente López, José de Madrazo, and Federico de Madrazo, along with Esquivel's romantic artworks and Haes' landscapes. The 20th century is particularly noteworthy as it offers insight into modern art, spanning from Sorolla to present-day avant-garde, including Sotomayor's regionalism, Vázquez Díaz's portraits, and Benjamín Palencia and Francisco Lozano's landscapes. Moreover, the museum houses a significant collection of 17th-century casts and sculptures.

Description

Within the Academy's permanent collection, you can find outstanding examples of Spanish, Italian, and Flemish art. Guests have the opportunity to appreciate pieces like the sole Arcimboldo painting kept in Spain, remarkable artworks by Goya such as The Tyrant and the renowned Burial of the Sardine, creations by Leandro Bassano, Mengs, Ribera, Rubens, Tintoretto, Van Loo, Zurbarán, and the magnificent The Gentleman's Dream by Pereda.

The portraits of Vicente López, José de Madrazo, and Federico de Madrazo represent the 19th century, along with the romantic artworks of Esquivel and the landscapes by Haes. The 20th century is particularly notable for providing a glimpse into modern art, spanning from Sorolla to today's avant-garde scene, encompassing the regionalism of Sotomayor, Vázquez Díaz’s portraits, and the landscapes by Benjamín Palencia and Francisco Lozano. Additionally, the museum houses a significant collection of casts and sculptures from the 17th century.
Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando: Permanent Collection
Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando: Permanent Collection
Museum of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando: Permanent Collection
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