- Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna - The sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien) stands alongside the Louvre, Hermitage, and the British Museum as one of the greatest collections of art in the world. You find here painting by Brueghel, Velasquez, Holbein, Dürer, Giorgione, Cranach, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian, as well as collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.
Moreover, a quarter of the exhibition space of the museum is occupied by the Cabinets of curiosities. We will visit collection of the Italia, French and Spanish painting during this themed art tour. We will look at the social and cultural messages that these great works of art convey. This tour will especially suit those who prefer to take a close look at the works of art and is open to new interpretations of the Old Masters.
- Expert Art Historian guide
- Included entry/admission fees
Art museums are overflowing with various depictions of women - unclothed or elaborately attired, realistically portrayed, or idealized beyond measure. Who are these captivating females - newlyweds or sex workers, outlaws or heroines - and what insights can they offer?
On this guided journey, we will delve deeper into what these portrayals unveil. Besides exploring the narratives of heroines from renowned paintings, our aim is to unearth the societal beliefs encapsulated within these masterpieces.
Artworks by Titian and Bellini dimension the reasoning behind Diana’s nudity and its relevance to young girls’ fascination with horses and mythical creatures. By studying Venetian and Florentine paintings, we seek to comprehend the differing demeanours of proud Venetian entertainers and the humble saints.
Raphael and Perugino’s renditions of the Madonna will illustrate how Biblical literature asserted ethical expectations through feminine artistic representations. Meanwhile, portraits of Spanish royalty by Velázquez will expose the extent of audacity permitted for women in authority, even up to our modern era.
This is the perfect art tour for anyone eager to perceive classic compositions from a fresh viewpoint.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the museum main entrance. There are three doors and the central one is closed. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of it. Your guide will have your museum entrance tickets with her.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
