The Prado Masterpieces

The Prado Masterpieces offers 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, Spain's national art museum, boasts one of the world's finest collections of European art and is unquestionably the best single collection of Spanish art.

This volume serves as the definitive reference to the Museo del Prado and is the first work of its kind published by the museum itself. It presents the globally renowned collection in chronological order, spanning from Roman statues to the nineteenth century, and uses the tastes of the Spanish royal family to narrate the evolution of Western art.

The Prado's most seminal works are showcased here, including Velázquez's Las Meninas, El Greco's The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest, and Goya's The Third of May 1808, alongside some of the museum's most recent acquisitions. This updated edition includes twenty-five new images.

The book creates a fascinating dialogue between the greatest artists and their works, illustrating how painters have continually reflected the influences of their predecessors and peers.

An indispensable resource for anyone who loves art history, this richly illustrated record encapsulates one of the world's greatest collections of European art.