Fine Arts Museum of Córdoba facts for kids
| Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba | |
Museum's facade
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| Established | 1844 |
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| Location | Córdoba, Spain |
| Type | Art museum |
| Owner | General State Administration |
The Fine Arts Museum of Córdoba (Spanish: Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba) is a fantastic art museum in Córdoba, Spain. It's owned by the Spanish government. This museum is a great place to explore beautiful artworks.
How the Museum Started
Many art museums in Spain, including this one, began after a big change in 1835. This change involved selling off some properties, often from churches. The museum officially opened in 1844.
Its first director was Diego Monroy Aguilera. It was first located in an old government building. But this place wasn't quite right for a museum.
So, in 1862, the museum moved to the Hospital de la Caridad. Even there, it shared the building with other groups. This caused some problems.
In 1902, a special section for Modern Art was added. This brought newer styles of art into the collection.
Later, in 1984, the museum's daily operations were given to the Junta of Andalusia. The Spanish government still owns the museum.
What You Can See: The Art Collection
The museum has many amazing artworks. Most of the art focuses on artists from Córdoba. These works date from the 14th century onwards.
You can see paintings and sculptures by famous artists. Some of them include Pedro Romana, Pedro de Campaña, and Alejo Fernández. There are also works by Pablo de Céspedes and Juan de Peñalosa.
Later artists like José de Ribera and Antonio del Castillo are also featured. You can also find art by Valdés Leal and Juan de Alfaro.
The museum also displays pieces by Juan de Mesa and Antonio Palomonio. More recent artists like Rafael Romero Barros and Julio Romero de Torres are here too.
Besides Cordobese art, the museum also has works by other important Spanish artists. These include Zuloaga, Gutiérrez Solana, and Vázquez Díaz. You might also see art by Tàpies, Chillida, Canogar, and Saura.
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Christ Tied to the Column with Saint Peter and Donors by Alejo Fernández
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Saint Thomas Aquinas by Juan de Peñalosa
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Twilight by Rafael Romero Barros
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Lovesickness by Julio Romero de Torres
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba para niños
