The Prado Masterpieces - Hardcover

Museo Nacional Del Prado

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500966435 ISBN 13: 9780500966433

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2026

Synopsis

A chronological journey through the Museo del Prado collection, showcasing masterpieces by some of the greatest figures in art history.

The Museo Nacional del Prado, Spain’s national art museum, houses one of the world's finest collections of European art, and is unquestionably the best single collection of Spanish art.

This compact volume serves as the definitive and most up-­to-date reference to the Prado, published by the museum itself. It presents the globally renowned collection in chronological order, from Roman statues to nineteenth century anti-­war paintings, guided by the tastes of the Spanish royal family to recount the evolution of Western art. The Prado’s most seminal works are showcased in sections on notable painters and themes of still life, portraits, and religious painting, including Velázquez Las Meninas, El Greco’s The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest, and Goya’s The Third of May 1808.

This book creates a fascinating dialogue between the greatest artists and their works, conveying how painters have always reflected the influences of their predecessors and peers. An indispensable resource for anyone passionate about art history, it is a richly illustrated record of one of the world’s greatest collections of European art.

385 color illustrations

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The Museo Nacional del Prado, located in Madrid, is the main Spanish national art museum. It boasts one of the world’s finest collections of European art from the twelfth century to the early twentieth century and one of the largest holdings of Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez, and Goya.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500966435
• ISBN 13: 9780500966433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496