February 12, 2011 Leave a comment
The Thyssen Museum was once a private collection gathered over 2 generations. It was recently sold to the Spanish government for 350 million. And let me say that was some bargain. This is one of the most amazing collections I have ever seen. It was the largest private collection 2nd to the British royal family (according to the Internet). The collection is arranged chronologically beginning with Medieval pieces and continuing through 20th century. To truly appreciate the works go to the website. I’ll mention what I recall as astounding to me.
1. Van der Weyden’s Madonna
2. Holbein’s Henry IV and adjacent to it a little Catherine of Aragon as young girl portrait
3. Durer’s self portrait
4. Albert Bierstadt, Heade, Church
5. every Impressionist
I just can’t go on. There is too much to mention. I’m speechless.
