Highlights
- Enjoy a personal guided tour with an LMU art history student
- Experience masterpieces by Dürer, Rubens, and Rembrandt up close
- Discover fascinating stories instead of dry facts – explained in an easy-to-understand way
Description
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of European painting and discover the treasures of the Alte Pinakothek with me. As an art history student at LMU, I will not only show you the most famous works but also the hidden details and stories that make these paintings so special.
We'll start our tour with the Old German Masters, where Albrecht Dürer's impressive self-portraits and religious scenes await you. I will explain to you how Dürer brought the Italian Renaissance to Germany and why his works still have such a powerful impact today.
We will then make our way through the magnificent halls to the Flemish masters. Standing in front of Peter Paul Rubens' monumental paintings, you'll learn how the artist captured emotions with dramatic compositions and vibrant colors. The dynamic scenes seem almost alive.
In the Dutch section, we will encounter Rembrandt and his masterful use of light. I'll show you how the artist created psychological depth through chiaroscuro and why his portraits are so striking.
Throughout the tour, I will answer all your questions and adjust the pace to suit your interests. You will gain insights into art history that bring the museum to life.
Includes
What's included:
Expert-led guided tour of the Old Pinakothek with an art history student from LMU + museum admission ticket
Insights into the masterpieces of Albrecht Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens and Rembrandt
Commentary on European painting from the Middle Ages to the Rococo period
Visit to the most important galleries with Old German, Flemish and Dutch paintings
Art-historical background on techniques such as chiaroscuro and Renaissance influences
Fascinating stories and anecdotes about the artists and their works
Personalized attention with individual responses to your questions and interests
Time for questions and discussions throughout the tour
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
