Louvre Museum

Louvre is undoubtedly one of the places in Paris that you should visit. This museum doesn’t only have simple art galleries but the works here are really impressive. With the number of art works that are found in this museum, it is now the biggest museum in the world. The number of visitors in this area only rivals the Eiffel tower making it the most visited museum as well. We’ll take a look at some of the famous artists who created some of most famous art works in the world. The works are preserved and the life of these artists forever etched in the world of art.

Giotto di Bondone – this artist is also known in the art world with the name Giotto. If you’re that famous you really don’t need to have a last name. The mere mention of this name will offer flashbacks to any of the aspiring artists who wanted to make it big in the art industry. The artist lived during the 14th century and because of living during these times, he sowed the seeds or one those artists who started another art revolution particularly in the Italian Renaissance. His famous work is the ceiling of the Arena Chapel in Padua where he single-handedly worked on until 1305. His most famous work on display in Louvre is “Saint Francis of Assisi receives the stigmata.”

Rembrandt – another person known by its first name. His complete name is Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This Dutch painter is considered to be one of the best painters in Europe. In his country, he is surely considered the best and the most important in this field. He lived during the 17th century and during this time, the famous paintings are so vivid and details are rather clear. The famous work that are on display in Louver is the The pilgrims of Emmaus.

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin – this artist lived from the end of the 17th century to the near end of the 18th century. Even though this artist didn’t really left the city of Paris, his works has made him one of the best loved artists that is native in Paris. His great works are all focused on still life and you one of them, La Raie is on display in this museum.

Eugène Delacroix – An artist from the 19th century, Delacroix was born near the city of France in Ile de France. This artist was known for the impressionist paintings. His paintings of the war that happened during that time is usually gruesome and very vivid. In Louvre, you will be able to see one of his works, Liberty Leading the People.

Leonardo da Vinci – were saving the most famous for the last. Of all the things that da Vinci is famous for, the artistic side of his is always there. Brilliant in every way, some of his best works are on display in this museum. Monalisa is on display and the The Virgin and Child with St. Anne is also an attraction in this museum.