{"id":18198,"date":"2018-12-19T11:14:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T10:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursevillefoodtours.com\/?p=8321"},"modified":"2018-12-19T11:14:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T10:14:39","slug":"fine-arts-museum-of-seville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/fine-arts-museum-of-seville\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Spain’s Golden Age in the Fine Arts Museum of Seville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you asked a hundred people about their lasting memories of Seville, you\u2019d probably get a hundred different answers. <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Moorish and Christian architecture, authentic flamenco, world-class food: this city truly has something for everyone. But it\u2019s also one of the best places in the world to discover the best of Spanish art. As a major economic center during Spain\u2019s \u201cGolden Age,\u201d the city and its many churches were a hotbed for art commissioning, attracting artists from around the country. What\u2019s more, two of Spain\u2019s most famous artists, Diego Velazquez and Esteban Murillo, were born here. That\u2019s why <\/span>Seville\u2019s Fine Arts Museum<\/span> is a must-visit for any art fiend. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to dive into Seville\u2019s greatest art museum.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded back in 1835, <\/span>the Fine Arts Museum of Seville<\/span> is one of the oldest in Spain. The building, though, is even older. Housed in a former convent, the location alone is worth the cost of entry. As you explore the museum, look out for the spectacular ceiling of the \u201cimperial staircase,\u201d as well as the excellent tilework (much of which was taken from other former convents and monasteries in the region). Best of all, it costs just \u20ac1.50 to enter (free for EU citizens), and only closes on Mondays, so there\u2019s no excuse not to visit!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The world-class museum even has a lovely interior courtyard. Photo credit: Elliott Brown<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What to see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As one of the artistic hubs of Spain\u2019s Golden Age, it\u2019s not surprising that many of the highlights of the <\/span>Fine Arts Museum in Seville<\/span> are from the 17th century. Diego Velazquez was born here in 1599 and lived in the city until his early 20s, by which time he was already something of a prodigy in Seville. Here, you can find works from his early period, like his portrait of Don Crist\u00f3bal Su\u00e1rez de Ribera<\/a>, alongside paintings by his master (and father-in-law) Francisco Pacheco.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vel\u00e1zquez’s portrait of Don Crist\u00f3bal Su\u00e1rez de Ribera.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Even better represented in the collection, though, is Esteban Murillo. Born in Seville, he drew influence from across Europe and combined dramatic use of light and shadow with vibrant color, mixing secular and religious themes, making him one of the most accessible artists in the Spanish tradition. The museum has various works by the master, but perhaps the greatest is his <\/span>Immaculate Conception<\/a>.<\/span><\/i> Nicknamed \u201cThe Colossal\u201d for its huge scale, it\u2019s a masterpiece of movement and light, and shows Murillo\u2019s fondness for dramatic cloud-filled skies. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Immaculate Conception<\/em> by Murillo is a force to be reckoned with.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, don\u2019t miss works by the Golden Age greats El Greco, and Ribera, and the dramatic and emotional <\/span>Christ Crucified<\/span><\/i><\/a> by Zurbar\u00e1n.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zurbar\u00e1n’s Christ Crucified<\/em> will take your breath away.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the art of Seville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a city that lives and breathes art, which means that there\u2019s much more to see beyond the <\/span>Fine Arts Museum in Seville<\/span>. If you\u2019ve fallen in love with Murillo, his <\/span>Vision of St. Anthony<\/span><\/i> in the Cathedral offers a rare chance to see one of his masterpieces in its original setting. The Palacio de las Due\u00f1as<\/a><\/span> is another must-visit collection. Home to the House of Alba, Spain\u2019s most noble family, it houses 1,425 paintings: as many as a lot of museums! Works span from the middle ages to the present day, and from across Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hospital de los Venerables<\/a>\u00a0includes a magnificent Baroque chapel, with much of its original decoration unchanged. Finally, the Palacio de Lebrija<\/a><\/span> is another aristocratic mansion well worth a visit for art lovers. Only opened to the public in 1999, it\u2019s famous for its outstanding collection of Roman mosaic floors. Head upstairs into the old residence, and you\u2019ll find a fantastic art collection including works by Brueghel, Van Dyck, and Alonso Cano. Wherever you go, you won\u2019t be short of exceptional art in Seville.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n \t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you asked a hundred people about their lasting memories of Seville, you\u2019d probably get a hundred different answers. Outstanding Moorish and Christian architecture, authentic flamenco, world-class food: this city truly has something for everyone. But it\u2019s also one of the best places in the world to discover the best of Spanish art. 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