This museum opened in 1841 with works the state confiscated from convents and monasteries. It’s even in a building that used to be a convent. Today, its exhibits still contain the confiscated materials along with private donations and acquisitions.
The works in Room 3 focused on artists in the 16th century.
Room 4 focused on naturalism.
Room 5 is all about 17th century Sevillian art, in particular Bartolomé Esteban Murillo who lived between 1617 and 1682.
Room 6 is about the Baroque period.
Room 8 was dedicated to the painter Juan de Valdés Leal.
Room 9 is dedicated to European Baroque painting.
Room 11 is about 18th century Sevillian painting.
Room 12 – the 19th century. This showcased daily life works and we spent the most amount of time in this room despite being extremely hungry.
Room 13, and we’re now in the 20th century focused on Sevillian painters.
From art in the museum to art on the street. The flamenco dancers are back!
a good introduction to art appreciation. Spain must have kept its treasures from their golden age.