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One of the World's Most Complete Collections of Paintings

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The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Hermitage Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. Its collection includes over three million works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and decorative arts. The Hermitage's collection of paintings is particularly impressive, with works from all periods of art history. The museum is home to masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, as well as works by lesser-known artists from around the world.

The Hermitage Museum was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, who acquired a large collection of paintings from Europe. The museum's collection has continued to grow over the centuries, and it now includes works from all over the world. The Hermitage is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Saint Petersburg, and it is a must-see for any art lover.

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Highlights of the Collection

The Hermitage Museum's collection of paintings is vast and varied, but some of the highlights include:

Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna Litta is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It depicts the Virgin Mary and Child, and it is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance.
Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son is a powerful and moving painting that depicts the parable of the prodigal son. It is one of Rembrandt's most famous works, and it is a masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age.
Van Gogh's Sunflowers is a series of paintings that depict sunflowers. They are some of Van Gogh's most famous works, and they are a masterpiece of the Post-Impressionist movement.
Gauguin's Tahitian Women is a painting that depicts two Tahitian women. It is a masterpiece of the Symbolist movement, and it is one of Gauguin's most famous works.
Matisse's The Dance is a painting that depicts five figures dancing. It is a masterpiece of the Fauvist movement, and it is one of Matisse's most famous works.

Visiting the Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum is located in the center of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The museum is open daily, and admission is charged. Guided tours are available in English and other languages.

The Hermitage Museum is a must-see for any art lover. The museum's collection of paintings is one of the most complete and impressive in the world, and it is a great place to learn about the history of art.

Charles Ephraim Burchfield: One of the Most Complete Collections of Paintings (Volume 2: I - S)

by Ingrid Sischy

4.5 out of 5