St. Petersburg - Hermitage Museum 2

THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

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Leonardi da Vinci had two of his earlier works at the Hermitage called the Benois Madonna and the Litta Madonna (circa 1480). Both paintings were named after the persons who owned them (Benois and Litta) and both depicted the Virgin Mary as nothing divine but simply a Florentine woman playing with (Benois Madonna) or breast feeding (Litta Madonna) her baby child. Nevertheless, the composition, balance, lighting, colors and details of the paintings made them masterpieces.
The Rembrandt collection at the museum was impressive but the French Impressionist collection was less than satisfying due to my high expectation (quite a few Monet though not enough). Perhaps not all the works were on display. Someone mentioned that all the art objects at the Hermitage would take a person 8 years to enjoy. I had 2 hours and I realized that I did not even see a single sculpture closely.
Attached is a photo of me and the painting Benois Madonna (Madonna with a Flower, 1478) by Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Hermitage Museum (Duration: Approximately 3 Hours)

This guided tour of the 18th-century Baroque Winter Palace and the adjacent buildings that make up the Hermitage takes you through one of the most outstanding art museums in the world. You’ll have about 1 1/2 hours to tour the most popular areas of the palace and view some of its many treasures, which includes thousands of paintings, rare sculptures, carpets, embroidery, lace, porcelain, furniture and silverware dating from prehistoric times to 19th-century Russia. The extravagant interior design of the palace rivals the magnificent artwork on display here. You’ll tour the small Throne Hall with the czars’ throne, the Armorial Hall used for extravagant balls and receptions, the Memorial Gallery, the white marble and gilded bronze Grand Throne Hall used for temporary exhibitions, and the major attraction, the Malachite Room. Discover where Catherine the Great kept her collection of paintings in the Small Hermitage, and admire the artistry of the old masters as well as a fabulous collection of 19th and 20th century French art displayed in its opulent halls.

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