Alte Pinakothek

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The Alte Pinakothek houses one of the world´s most important collections. On display are more than 800 paintings, among them numerous well-known masterpieces of 14th to 18th Century European painting.

An exquisite collection of early Dutch painting including works by Rogier van der Weyden and Dieric Bouts can be found in close proximity to early German painting. This section includes Albrecht Dürer´s famous “Self Portrait” of 1500 and his “Four Apostles,” as well as masterpieces by Michael Pacher, Albrecht Altdorfer und Lucas Cranach. The scope and quality of Munich 's Flemish art collection, which includes works by Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens, makes it unique. The museums holdings also include the “Canigiani Holy Family,” which was the first painting by Raphael to be brought to Germany . The Alte Pinakothek also boasts masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto, Rembrandt and Frans Hals, Murillo and Velasquez, Chardin and Boucher.

This superb and extensive collection makes it possible to explore the development of painting from the Middle Ages through to the end of the Rococo era. This art historical path is then continued through the 19th century with works displayed in the Neue Pinakothek and into the 20th century and contemporary times with works displayed in the Pinakothek der Moderne.

Opening information

Open daily 10:00 to 18:00, Tuesday until 20:00, closed Mondays.

Top exhibits

Self - Portrait as the Ecce Homo
Self - Portrait as the Ecce Homo, 1500 was painted by Albrecht Durer and is held in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany.
16th century, Painting, Self - Portrait
Albrecht Durer

Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a prolific 17th century Flemish baroque painter.
Painting, Baroque, 17th century
Lucas Cranach
Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1472 - 1553, was a leading 16th century German painter.
16th century, Painting
Diego Velasquez
Diego Velasquez 1599 - 1660, was a leading 17th century Spanish court painter.
Painting, 17th century
Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt
Hermensz van Rijn Rembrandt, 1606 - 1669 was a leading 17th century Dutch painter.
Painting, 17th century
Titian
Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), 1487 - 1576 was a leading 16th century Italian artist.
16th century, Painting
Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599 - 1641 was a leading painter in the court of Charles I in England.
Painting, 17th century
Albrecht Durer
Albrecht Durer, 1471 - 1528, was a leading 16th century German painter.
16th century, Painting