Famous Artists
This Spanish artist, known for his innovative use of light and shadow, painted "Las Meninas"
Diego Velazquez
One of the most famous works in the Prado Museum, this painting by Francisco Goya portrays the horrors of war
The Third of May 1808/Los fusilamientos del 3 de mayo en Madrid
This artistic movement, known for its use of bold colors and emotional intensity, is represented in the Prado Museum by works such as "The Third of May 1808" by Francisco Goya
Romanticism/Romanticismo
The Prado Museum is located in this city
Madrid
Carlos V was born in...
Flanders (Belgium)
Which famous Spanish painter born in Malaga, is known for his surrealist works and has several pieces displayed in the Prado Museum?
Pablo Picasso
This iconic painting, located in the Prado Museum, depicts a scene of mythological figures
The Garden of Earthly Delights/El tríptico del Jardín de las delicias
The Prado Museum houses many works from this movement, which emphasized the portrayal of everyday life and ordinary people, including "The Parasol" by Francisco Goya.
Realism/Realismo
The Prado Museum was originally built as a royal museum to showcase the art collection of this Spanish monarch.
Charles III
When did King Ferdinand II and Isabel I get married?
October 19, 1469
A Spanish Romantic painter considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Goya
This masterpiece, displayed in the Prado Museum, is a captivating depiction of a Spanish royal family
Las Meninas
A style of medieval art that developed in Northern France out of Romanesque art in the 12th century AD, led by the concurrent development of Gothic architecture
Gothic Art/Gotico
This famous Spanish artist, whose works are displayed in the Prado Museum, was appointed court painter by King Philip IV of Spain
Diego Velazquez
When were the last Moors expelled from Spain and by whom?
1492 by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabel I, the Catholic Monarchs
A Dutch artists whose work, generally oil on oak wood, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts and narratives.
Hieronymus Bosch
The crucified Christ is lowered from the cross, his lifeless body held by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
The Descent from the Cross/El descendimiento
The Prado Museum features works from this art movement, which emerged in the late 19th century and focused on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere, exemplified by "View of Toledo" by El Greco.
Impressionism/Impresionismo
The Prado Museum was inaugurated to the public by this Spanish queen, who played a significant role in its establishment and expansion
Queen Isabel II
This renowned Spanish artist, known for his religious and mythological paintings, created "The Annunciation," which is displayed at the Prado Museum
El Greco
It is traditionally considered a depiction of the Greek myth of the Titan Cronus, whom the Romans called Saturn, eating one of his children out of fear of a prophecy by Gaea that one of his children would overthrow him.
Saturn Devouring His Son/Saturno devorando a su hijo
Subjects from this movement are mostly from biblical scenes. Includes portraits, episodes from Classical religion, and events from contemporary life
Renaissance/Renacimiento
The Prado Museum houses paintings from this Spanish period, characterized by its exploration of religious themes and vibrant colors, as seen in works such as "The Surrender of Juliers" by Vicente Carducho
Spanish Golden Age
What did Spain lose during the early 1800's?
Almost all of their New World Colonies