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When I first went to the Louvre, I had my five year old daughter with me. She kept walking up to paintings saying, “ that’s a Leonardo, that’s a Donatello” people looked at her as if she was some kind of prodigy. I said softly, “ It’s Turtles”. Her kindergarten teacher used the Ninja Mutant Turtles to teach her students a love of Renaissance art.
This was randomly recommended to me and I enjoyed it immensely. The Louvre is one of those places that everyone "knows" but if you plopped me down in front of it I would have no idea where to even start. Thank you very much!
When I walked into the Louvre what I didn’t expect was the absolute sensory overload-so many paintings. I ended up just walking through and stopping to look at the ones I liked the most.
I saw all of them when I walked in there it was Crazy but not that crazy Just when It was crazy I saw like the 280 whatever thing I saw it in the museum But the Museum was Boring Everyobe kept saying it was overrated but like the comment of it is not❤️
As a Parisian student of Art History, I find your video nicely done. The masterpieces could have better explanations and some corrections but it is a good video. Thank you
I hope you do, as you will never forget your visit, it truly is fantastic, however you can't see everything in one day you need to go everyday for a week at the very least.
I saw the Louvre in 2012 but could only stay a few hours. I promised myself I would return. In 2019, I returned to Paris with daughter and sis, but I did not want them to slog me down. They went on other activities and I spent 2 full days there and loved every minute of it. Now planning to take my grandson and want to give him videos to see before he goes so he can get the most out of it. I will send him the link
I felt the same when I first visited Versailles, I have been three times and I am planning on going back again, you get hooked it is like a drug. (but not harmful.)
I’m an armchair traveller. I doubt I will ever get to the Louvre but love Art and culture and so this was a wonderful experience. I did not know that such grandeur and magnificence still existed! It is overwhelming even at one step removed. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. At least I have seen a few pieces it holds. What I found most interesting was the context and history you gave on each piece you discussed. You’ve inspired me to explore more and look for other videos on the Art in the Louvre as well as other art galleries.
I’m going to the Louvre in April and have been very intimidated about where to begin. It’s overwhelming! This was very helpful as our time will be limited. Thank you.
"Liberty leading the People" was restored and returned to its place at the Louvre that day! And again if you could imagine all the treasures not exhibited due to lack of space in spite of the immense Louvre, and stored in the enormous basements...
When I was a young teenager I saw the Louvre. So enchanting! Loved how you incorporated Greek classic sculpture and contemporary pieces. My gratitude for your explanations of historical aspects. Wonderful endeavor!
I would also add the magnificent Rubens Room. Right behind the Mona Lisa, next to the Delacroix's and the Raft of Medusa, is a room of maybe 20 huge Rubens Allegories to the glory of Marie Medici. Amazing
I have been there 2 years ago with family and friends. It was on Christmas holidays and crowdy. But the museum is so big that we didn’t feel the crowd. Except in the Mona Lisa room, but even there we could move slowly close to it and watch as long as we wanted.
Your videos are absolutely amazing! Your research on each piece is superb and the way you present it is very professional. Your voice (French accent?) is very sweet and makes it feel even more authentic. I am touring Europe in Dec 2024, so what I have done is to take your audio of each art piece that I am planning to see and compiling it into an audio guide personally curated for me and my family. Keep up the good work! Will you be doing a video for the Galleria Accademia, Borghese, Sainte Chapelle or Arc de Triomphe? I hope you get it out before I go.
When I visited it I was too young to understand anything, I remember the building & the walls but I cannot remember anything, except the Monalisa 😂 Hopefully I'll visit it again sometime in the future.
If you go early in the day you have a chance of seeing Mona Lisa without too many people around... That's what I did with my 88 years old mother who absolutely wanted to see La Joconde for the first time in her life. And it was great. Although, she was disappointed by the size of the painting...
I spent the winter of (1980-81) mostly in Paris. Of course there was no pyramid at the entrance of The Louvre at that time. I enjoyed France. Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to return one day soon. 💙🗿
Thank you so much for this fantastic documentary. I missed the Egyptian part which I thought to be so fantastic, but it is so big that it is really hard to decide to some of its wonders. Anyway, it was nice to recall. All the best!!!
My visit to the Louvre was a life changing experience. Pei's pyramid allowed indirect lighting, an energy savings contribution. I am lucky to have seen Da Vinci's masterpieces. I just wished I wore more sensible shoes -- the streets were cobbled. The street cafes are common to most European cities.
I saw the Louvre in 1985. I saw the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Egyptian Antiquities. I was visiting my sister in West Germany and was on the American Dependent Tour of Europe. (That is the 6 country tour of Europe in 4 days including a full day in France and the Louvre and a day on the North Sea. All this done on a bus with a screaming American kid.)
Don't run around the Louvre like a silly chicken searching for popular tourist "masterpieces." Rather, plan to return several times, focusing on a small number of related galleries in each visit. That way, visits are enjoyable and educational, not exhausting.
I went to Europe with fellow students in 1969. We visited the Louvre in Paris and stood in front of the Mona Lisa for a long time. The painting was unprotected and we enjoyed unrestricted access. In fact, there were only a few people and an eldery guard in the entire area. On a recent trip to the Louvre, a friend and her husband stood for an hour in line outside, then crept forward by inches in a serpentine line inside until they were in front of the heavily-guarded and shielded painting. They were allowed 30 seconds in front of the Mona Lisa before being moved along so others could have a half-minute of wonder.
Very nice documentary. The pyramid is the finest representation of the 80s and probably will be the longest enduring architectural expression from the decade.
When we were in the Louvre the weather was very hot! I'm not sure if the museum has air conditioning or not, but it sure didn't feel like it inside. The air was hot & stifling and the crowds were terrible. Good luck seeing the Mona Lisa, there is an ever present mob of people surrounding it all trying to get a glimpse. I was able to squeeze through to about 20 feet away, raise my camera and take a quick photo. They need to have a line on a conveyor at the Mona Lisa so that everyone can see it. I was there in 2014, so maybe that has changed?
If you go early in the day you have a chance of seeing Mona Lisa without too many people around... That's what I did with my 88 years old mother who absolutely wanted to see La Joconde for the first time in her life. And it was great. Although, she was disappointed by the size of the painting...
If it is your first trip to the Louvre, let yourself be dazzled. There are many small and exquisite pieces far from the Mona Lisa, from the immense canvases of David or Delacroix. You can download these. Off in the side galleries, there are glass cases replete with small marvels. Wouldn't you rather come home with a personal Louvre you can share?
I've been to the Louvre a few years ago, there was a super long queue to see Mona Lisa, the painting was tiny and you couldn't see it up close, you were supposed to quickly take a selfie and leave. Keep that in mind if you're going to visit. The rest of the art was incredible and I would have gone multiple times if I had the time
When I went to the live we went in about 20 minutes before closing time which meant the place was totally empty I remember seeing the dancer particularly and of course Mona Lisa in the Denman hall
I did not like the pyramid when it was built and still think it's ruining the beauty of the place. But retrospectively it makes sense, especially the huge infrastructure to welcome the public. It’s visionary because it was largely overkill at a time when booking in advance a museum ticket woulder never have come to mind, but now the mass tourism has changed all that.
This pyramid is an eyesore. It should never have been built in this magnificent historic site. Surely time will take it down while the old building will continue to awe generations to come.
From the mentioned ones, I liked the Mona Lisa best. All where artworks with people. I like more landscape paintings or Paintings of things and flowers or something fantasy-like.
When I go to the Louvre, i see 3 things. First, the Winged Victory up the stairs. Makes me cry. Then, of course is the Mona Lisa. Last is The Wedding of Cana. See those three and you are done.
Good list. I'd add to it the Tribal and Aboriginal Art wing which includes art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Absolutely phenomenal. Just try to keep from wondering which pieces are stolen. Another good rule to follow at the Louvre which has so much, Is it another brown thing like the last three brown things? Get to the next area. (Of course I'm talking about the huge tapestries dyed with plant dyes long since faded.) And in any art gallery or museum it's fine to just walk quickly through whole sections - but if something catches your eye - Stop! (I have years of experience with art and artists, and have an art history background. Art should make you take notice.) I've spent a total of about 3 minutes with the Mona Lisa in two visits to the Louvre, but 20 meters away there's an amazing Rembrandt I spent 45 minutes with completely by myself (while Ms ML had a packed room). Would you make a little effort to meet a real person who's been dead for 350 years?
Madeleine's head "turned to the left"?. I am just wondering if we see a mirror image of the real painting or was the wording wrong.... Love the journey through the Louvre! I am not a great fan though of the glass pyramid sitting there. In another place I would appreciate it more.
Well, it's actually a good question. To Madeleine herself, her head is indeed toward the left, but to us, toward the right. I don't know what's the convention on this matter
It sure would be nice if some of the works were taken back to their true home, I mean why couldn’t the ancient greek statues be brought back to Greece?
No museum can exhibit all its collection. Not even close. Especially large ones. I believe there is about 500 000 pieces of art in the Louvre's collection, 35 000 of which are displayed. Strangly, it's not much for a museum this famous and with that many world famous pieces. As you said, the Hermitage, but also the British Museum (8 millions pieces, largest collection in the world), the National Museum of American History (1,4 million) or the National Museum of China (1,8 pieces) have much more. The main explanation for it is that unlike most cultural centers (London excepted), Paris has a lot of quite large and relatively famous museum appart from the Louvre, meaning unlike in Beijing, for instance, the collection is dispersed in different structures. The same can be said for Berlin, to some extent : while there is no "world famous berliner museum" per say (maybe Pergame Museum ?) there is a lot of smaller ones which still attracts millions of tourists each. Saint-Petersbourg's collection is very concentrated, which makes the Hermitage the absolute place of culture in Russia. And it's a beautiful place.
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When I first went to the Louvre, I had my five year old daughter with me. She kept walking up to paintings saying, “ that’s a Leonardo, that’s a Donatello” people looked at her as if she was some kind of prodigy. I said softly, “ It’s Turtles”. Her kindergarten teacher used the Ninja Mutant Turtles to teach her students a love of Renaissance art.
The ninja turtles 😢😮😂❤
The paintings are also labelled
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This was randomly recommended to me and I enjoyed it immensely. The Louvre is one of those places that everyone "knows" but if you plopped me down in front of it I would have no idea where to even start. Thank you very much!
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When I walked into the Louvre what I didn’t expect was the absolute sensory overload-so many paintings. I ended up just walking through and stopping to look at the ones I liked the most.
I saw all of them when I walked in there it was Crazy but not that crazy Just when It was crazy I saw like the 280 whatever thing I saw it in the museum But the Museum was Boring Everyobe kept saying it was overrated but like the comment of it is not❤️
I can’t type so pls Just Loke it I did a mistake
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My wife and I spent 10hrs at the Louvre ! And still didn’t see everything ! Love love this place and one of m favorite places in the world
As a Parisian student of Art History, I find your video nicely done. The masterpieces could have better explanations and some corrections but it is a good video. Thank you
I am a painter. This video was so overwhelming. France is my dream country. I hope one day I will get the opportunity to visit louvre.
You will friend, you will go to France, you will walk the halls of the Louvre. And you will find inspiration.
I hope you do, as you will never forget your visit, it truly is fantastic, however you can't see everything in one day you need to go everyday for a week at the very least.
I hope you do come to Paris, I also recommande you the musée du quai d’Orsay
Well, maybe not the Louvre but you can visit The Lav.
Do it! It's wonderful ❤
I saw the Louvre in 2012 but could only stay a few hours. I promised myself I would return. In 2019, I returned to Paris with daughter and sis, but I did not want them to slog me down. They went on other activities and I spent 2 full days there and loved every minute of it. Now planning to take my grandson and want to give him videos to see before he goes so he can get the most out of it. I will send him the link
I felt the same when I first visited Versailles, I have been three times and I am planning on going back again, you get hooked it is like a drug. (but not harmful.)
You all are spreading so much joy. Thank you for being so wonderful!
I’m an armchair traveller. I doubt I will ever get to the Louvre but love Art and culture and so this was a wonderful experience. I did not know that such grandeur and magnificence still existed! It is overwhelming even at one step removed. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. At least I have seen a few pieces it holds. What I found most interesting was the context and history you gave on each piece you discussed. You’ve inspired me to explore more and look for other videos on the Art in the Louvre as well as other art galleries.
Excellent. There is so much to learn while on Earth.
Indeed!
My dream museum to visit. I am a painter myself and louvre is definitely a travel destination.❤
I’m going to the Louvre in April and have been very intimidated about where to begin. It’s overwhelming! This was very helpful as our time will be limited. Thank you.
I’m so glad it has helped! 🙏
You must look into the “Paris Pass.” You won’t have to queue 😊
I'd suggest going to Musée d'Orsay. A beautiful and comprehensive museum. Don't forget the clock upstairs
@@brbapappa We are going there too. I’ve been before and it was my favorite museum in Paris. It’s a trip all about art. We will visit 6 museums!
Not very impressive. Hermitage was 1000 times better.
"Liberty leading the People" was restored and returned to its place at the Louvre that day! And again if you could imagine all the treasures not exhibited due to lack of space in spite of the immense Louvre, and stored in the enormous basements...
When I was a young teenager I saw the Louvre. So enchanting! Loved how you incorporated Greek classic sculpture and contemporary pieces. My gratitude for your explanations of historical aspects. Wonderful endeavor!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
I would also add the magnificent Rubens Room. Right behind the Mona Lisa, next to the Delacroix's and the Raft of Medusa, is a room of maybe 20 huge Rubens Allegories to the glory of Marie Medici. Amazing
I saw it in 1993. Amazing. Want to go back.
I have been there 2 years ago with family and friends. It was on Christmas holidays and crowdy. But the museum is so big that we didn’t feel the crowd. Except in the Mona Lisa room, but even there we could move slowly close to it and watch as long as we wanted.
Mona was impressive but Nike is breathtaking.
I didn’t know you could tell that the garment was translucent how and the hell is that possible
Nike made me cry. I was expecting to be moved, but I was not expecting to cry at the Louvre.
@@nyangwesoI cried too. The combination of its beauty and the Louvre’s presentation of it overwhelmed me.
@@ktracy9241 Nike's presentation was something, was it not? Biggest applause for whoever's idea that was. She is arresting to behold.
@@nyangweso Biggest applause for sure. I saw it 20 years ago and the experience has stayed with me all these years.
Oh my dream was to see paris..walk in the rain and take in everything! I'm old now and can't travel so it will remain a dream.
I think it is a good idea to have in mind what you want to see when you get to a museum. I do this when traveling.
Agreed!
Your videos are absolutely amazing! Your research on each piece is superb and the way you present it is very professional. Your voice (French accent?) is very sweet and makes it feel even more authentic. I am touring Europe in Dec 2024, so what I have done is to take your audio of each art piece that I am planning to see and compiling it into an audio guide personally curated for me and my family. Keep up the good work! Will you be doing a video for the Galleria Accademia, Borghese, Sainte Chapelle or Arc de Triomphe?
I hope you get it out before I go.
Magnificent pieces from all over the world and civilizations. I loved all the explanations and the soft tone of the commentator. Thanks so much
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
When I visited it I was too young to understand anything, I remember the building & the walls but I cannot remember anything, except the Monalisa 😂 Hopefully I'll visit it again sometime in the future.
If you go early in the day you have a chance of seeing Mona Lisa without too many people around... That's what I did with my 88 years old mother who absolutely wanted to see La Joconde for the first time in her life. And it was great. Although, she was disappointed by the size of the painting...
Lol ungrateful mother
I liked the detailed analysis of each masterpiece.
Thank you!
The clapped Lisa is my favourite piece ever hung in the Louvre
It takes _days_ to see all of the good stuff at The Louvre.
I went here this month. It is WONDERFUL ❤
Very helpful guide. I am going to visit the Louvre next week and now I know which all exhibits I should not miss 😊
I spent the winter of (1980-81) mostly in Paris. Of course there was no pyramid at the entrance of The Louvre at that time. I enjoyed France. Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to return one day soon. 💙🗿
The best 10hrs of my life. Would definitely go back on my next visit to France.
It was an immersing experience watchin this video. Thank you.
Great video! Makes a visit to the Louvre much less daunting.
Thank you! I'm glad you think so 🙏
Only in my dreams, I wish I could visit I can only fathom what is inside.
Thank you so much for this fantastic documentary. I missed the Egyptian part which I thought to be so fantastic, but it is so big that it is really hard to decide to some of its wonders. Anyway, it was nice to recall. All the best!!!
Definitely need to make a trip to Louvre now!
Have fun! 🙌
My visit to the Louvre was a life changing experience. Pei's pyramid allowed indirect lighting, an energy savings contribution.
I am lucky to have seen Da Vinci's masterpieces.
I just wished I wore more sensible shoes -- the streets were cobbled. The street cafes are common to most European cities.
I saw the Louvre in 1985. I saw the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Egyptian Antiquities. I was visiting my sister in West Germany and was on the American Dependent Tour of Europe. (That is the 6 country tour of Europe in 4 days including a full day in France and the Louvre and a day on the North Sea. All this done on a bus with a screaming American kid.)
I admired the sculpture called the Hermaphrodite in The Louve. Both aspects are beautiful.
Venus De Milo
Yes, we were surprised when we went on the front side of the sculptur
Don't run around the Louvre like a silly chicken searching for popular tourist "masterpieces." Rather, plan to return several times, focusing on a small number of related galleries in each visit. That way, visits are enjoyable and educational, not exhausting.
Earlier, you could go unlimited times with the museum pass validity, but not any more. Any other way to visit Louvre multiple times?
beautiful video!!
I hope I can visit this great museum some time.
In the meantime, thhank you so much for sharing ☺
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I went to Europe with fellow students in 1969. We visited the Louvre in Paris and stood in front of the Mona Lisa for a long time. The painting was unprotected and we enjoyed unrestricted access. In fact, there were only a few people and an eldery guard in the entire area. On a recent trip to the Louvre, a friend and her husband stood for an hour in line outside, then crept forward by inches in a serpentine line inside until they were in front of the heavily-guarded and shielded painting. They were allowed 30 seconds in front of the Mona Lisa before being moved along so others could have a half-minute of wonder.
Still I have no able to visit this amusing place....but I can not wait
very helpful for my school art project! so beautiful!
Very nice documentary. The pyramid is the finest representation of the 80s and probably will be the longest enduring architectural expression from the decade.
The largest, most visited and most famous museum in the world. One of those places you have to visit at least once in your life.
When we were in the Louvre the weather was very hot! I'm not sure if the museum has air conditioning or not, but it sure didn't feel like it inside. The air was hot & stifling and the crowds were terrible. Good luck seeing the Mona Lisa, there is an ever present mob of people surrounding it all trying to get a glimpse. I was able to squeeze through to about 20 feet away, raise my camera and take a quick photo. They need to have a line on a conveyor at the Mona Lisa so that everyone can see it. I was there in 2014, so maybe that has changed?
It is the same now 😂
If you go early in the day you have a chance of seeing Mona Lisa without too many people around... That's what I did with my 88 years old mother who absolutely wanted to see La Joconde for the first time in her life. And it was great. Although, she was disappointed by the size of the painting...
If it is your first trip to the Louvre, let yourself be dazzled.
There are many small and exquisite pieces far from the Mona Lisa, from the immense canvases of David or Delacroix. You can download these.
Off in the side galleries, there are glass cases replete with small marvels. Wouldn't you rather come home with a personal Louvre you can share?
I've been to the Louvre a few years ago, there was a super long queue to see Mona Lisa, the painting was tiny and you couldn't see it up close, you were supposed to quickly take a selfie and leave. Keep that in mind if you're going to visit. The rest of the art was incredible and I would have gone multiple times if I had the time
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Amazing, beyond words.
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Interesting beautiful Masterpieces.
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Wow, thanks!
I saw all of these on my visit. Great list.
I would love to spend a month in Paris. It would take me a week at the Louvre. I would visit other museums and all the sights.
Loved this video! I just learned so much! Thank you, this will help me plan my visit to the Louvre
When I went to the live we went in about 20 minutes before closing time which meant the place was totally empty I remember seeing the dancer particularly and of course Mona Lisa in the Denman hall
an art place that I admire❤
Much appreciation; what an exquisite journey through time captured by inspired and talented artists.
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it's a shame that the statue of Nika was stolen from Samotrak Island. One day she will be returned, because this is her place where she comes alive❤
While you are basically right, more people get to see the statue at the Louvre; on the island, it would be mostly ignored. And that's a shame!
In "The Wedding at Cana", I read that the musicians who are front and center in the foreground, are the artist and his friends.
On my trip to Paris, France we visited the Louvre.❤😊
Spent two days from opening to closing and my head hurt from all id seen
This was an excellent video, thank you.
I did not like the pyramid when it was built and still think it's ruining the beauty of the place.
But retrospectively it makes sense, especially the huge infrastructure to welcome the public. It’s visionary because it was largely overkill at a time when booking in advance a museum ticket woulder never have come to mind, but now the mass tourism has changed all that.
This pyramid is an eyesore. It should never have been built in this magnificent historic site.
Surely time will take it down while the old building will continue to awe generations to come.
nope, we love it in Paris now. Just like the Eiffel tower.
I think it fits right in, somehow. I can't imagine another entrance that would look better in that space.
From the mentioned ones, I liked the Mona Lisa best. All where artworks with people. I like more landscape paintings or Paintings of things and flowers or something fantasy-like.
Beautiful.
Amazing work
Thank you! Cheers!
"Dogs Playing Poker" is the best work in the whole place.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Great video
Thanks!
Nice video !Much thanks❤
Thank you!
this is truly amazing
Beautiful! Thanks
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That pyramid is astounding. When I first saw it, it was if the hounds of hell had invaded the Louvre. Now it is ok.
Its still unreal how nobody knows about the Moab Stone. Literally the most important artifact in that building. And you can even touch it
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Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much for the tips ❤
You are so welcome!
When I go to the Louvre, i see 3 things. First, the Winged Victory up the stairs. Makes me cry. Then, of course is the Mona Lisa. Last is The Wedding of Cana. See those three and you are done.
Wonderful how special ,,,
Thank you!
You're welcome!
1:30 “it was not loved then as it is today.”
Uh….to quote a movie, many ppl see it as a “scar on the face of Paris.”
Thanks
Kiefer amazing!
I agree!
Pyramids never clash.
Good list. I'd add to it the Tribal and Aboriginal Art wing which includes art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Absolutely phenomenal. Just try to keep from wondering which pieces are stolen. Another good rule to follow at the Louvre which has so much, Is it another brown thing like the last three brown things? Get to the next area. (Of course I'm talking about the huge tapestries dyed with plant dyes long since faded.) And in any art gallery or museum it's fine to just walk quickly through whole sections - but if something catches your eye - Stop! (I have years of experience with art and artists, and have an art history background. Art should make you take notice.) I've spent a total of about 3 minutes with the Mona Lisa in two visits to the Louvre, but 20 meters away there's an amazing Rembrandt I spent 45 minutes with completely by myself (while Ms ML had a packed room). Would you make a little effort to meet a real person who's been dead for 350 years?
Saw Mona Lisa long time before the pyramid was there.
This really looks like coldplays 4th studio album 3:32
The Nake of Paionia said that it mach the marbles of Samothrace . A island upper North east, the Aigaian pelagos.
Fascinating. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Madeleine's head "turned to the left"?. I am just wondering if we see a mirror image of the real painting or was the wording wrong....
Love the journey through the Louvre! I am not a great fan though of the glass pyramid sitting there. In another place I would appreciate it more.
Well, it's actually a good question. To Madeleine herself, her head is indeed toward the left, but to us, toward the right.
I don't know what's the convention on this matter
The glass pyramid is such an eyesore
Very grateful to have visited the Louvre before the pyramid became an annoying anti-French culture distraction.
Yeah. I was there in 1980 and the Louvre was closed due to strike 😒
It sure would be nice if some of the works were taken back to their true home, I mean why couldn’t the ancient greek statues be brought back to Greece?
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg Russia has 3 Million exhibits, it can't all be displayed at one time.
No museum can exhibit all its collection. Not even close. Especially large ones.
I believe there is about 500 000 pieces of art in the Louvre's collection, 35 000 of which are displayed.
Strangly, it's not much for a museum this famous and with that many world famous pieces. As you said, the Hermitage, but also the British Museum (8 millions pieces, largest collection in the world), the National Museum of American History (1,4 million) or the National Museum of China (1,8 pieces) have much more.
The main explanation for it is that unlike most cultural centers (London excepted), Paris has a lot of quite large and relatively famous museum appart from the Louvre, meaning unlike in Beijing, for instance, the collection is dispersed in different structures. The same can be said for Berlin, to some extent : while there is no "world famous berliner museum" per say (maybe Pergame Museum ?) there is a lot of smaller ones which still attracts millions of tourists each.
Saint-Petersbourg's collection is very concentrated, which makes the Hermitage the absolute place of culture in Russia. And it's a beautiful place.