National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art, Art museum in Santos-o-Velho district, Lisbon, Portugal
The National Museum of Ancient Art exhibits 40,000 items of painting, sculpture, goldware, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and prints in a 17th-century palace.
After Portugal abolished religious orders in 1833, the museum foundation began with artworks from monasteries and private collections of noble families in 1884.
The museum collection presents paintings from European masters including Memling, Bosch, Dürer, Holbein, Gerard David, Lucas Cranach, Morales, and Piero della Francesca.
The museum opens Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday through Sunday from morning to evening, offering guided tours ranging from one to four hours.
The Saint Vincent Panels, created before 1470 by court painter Nuno Gonçalves, depict individuals from medieval Portuguese society gathering around the saint.
Location: Estrela
Inception: 1884
Architects: Guilherme Rebelo de Andrade
Official opening: 1884
Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017
Phone: +351213912800
Website: http://museudearteantiga.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.70461,-9.16189
Latest update: May 13, 2025 21:13
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