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Discover the Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste: Vienna's Old Masters Picture Gallery

Discover significant European masterpieces from the 14th century onwards, featuring art by Bosch, Rubens, and Rembrandt.

The Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna presents a distinguished collection of approximately 1,600 Old Master paintings. Spanning from the 14th century, visitors can admire prominent Dutch and Flemish art from the 17th century by artists like Rubens and Rembrandt. Don't miss Hieronymus Bosch's iconic 'Last Judgment' altarpiece and other significant European works.

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Exhibition summary

The Old Masters Picture Gallery at the Academy of Fine Arts houses approximately 1,600 works, starting from the 14th century. It features outstanding pieces by Dutch and Flemish painters from the 17th century, including Rubens and Rembrandt, as well as Hieronymus Bosch's renowned 'Last Judgment' altarpiece.

Curatorial context

The Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste, located in the historic building by Theophil Hansen, holds a significant collection of approximately 1,600 works dating back to the 14th century. The gallery boasts exceptional pieces by prominent Dutch and Flemish painters of the 17th century, such as Rubens, Rembrandt, and van Dyck, alongside the notable 'Last Judgment' triptych by Hieronymus Bosch. Visitors can also admire works like Murillo's 'Cardsharps', Venetian vedute by Francesco Guardi, and paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Titian, and artists of Viennese Classicism around 1800. The Academy building itself, a neoclassical masterpiece constructed between 1872 and 1876 by star architect Theophil Hansen, has been beautifully restored and reopened in October 2021 after extensive renovations.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is €12 for a standard ticket. Discounts are available with the Vienna City Card. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Accessibility features include a handrail for visually impaired visitors and a step-free entrance with lift access to the gallery on the first floor. Assistance dogs are permitted. Further information can be found on the official website: www.kunstsammlungenakademie.at or by calling +43 1 588 162 201, or emailing [email protected]. Normal price: €12 Opening hours: Tue - Sun, 10:00 - 18:00 Accessibility: Main entrance: Handrail for visually impaired people on the staircase. Side entrance: Step-free access through the driveway to the elevator (left). Elevator available: 200 cm wide and 400 cm deep, door 200 cm wide. Further information: Guide dogs allowed. Notes: Gallery on the 1st floor: Access to the elevator in the corridor on the right from the main entrance.

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Am Hof Square
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Features outstanding works by masters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Hieronymus Bosch, Murillo, Francesco Guardi, Lucas Cranach the Elder, and Titian.
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