Turner and the Masters will be this summer at the Prado

See how JMW Turner's work relates to the work of old masters his new visiting Turner and the Masters exhibition at the Museo del Prado in Madrid from June 22 to September 19.



Art lovers who will be in a hotel in Madrid this summer will be pleased to see the exhibition as it will be open to the public during the three summer months.

This exhibition, which houses 80 paintings from various prestigious art centers around the world, has some of the works of JMW Turner. However, the museum has suggested that exposure may also prove interesting for those who are faithful followers of the artist, offering a new perspective on his art.

What the event aims to create a dialogue between some of the great works of Turner-like shadows and darkness, the day before the Flood, Light and Color, The Morning after the Deluge and Peace Burial at Sea, and those of other teachers from different eras.

The organizers explain: "The exhibition shows that the British artist did his work perfectly aware of the painting of the old masters, who studied in depth, while paying attention to the contribution of some of his contemporaries." Some of the artists are connected to Turner in the way in his paintings, including Rembrandt and Claude Lorraine.

The museum's opening hours are from 9 to 20 hours from Tuesday to Sunday and the entry cost is 8 €. For more information see the museum's official website or call (34) 91 330 2800.

To get the most out of Turner and the Masters exhibition, book your hotel in Madrid to avoid the inconvenience of doing so at the last minute.

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