Description
CERRALBO MUSEUM GUIDE 2019
Book Summary
This official guide invites the reader to discover the Cerralbo Museum, a palace-museum that houses one of the most important private art collections in Spain. Through a detailed tour of its rooms, the work unveils the legacy of the Marquess of Cerralbo, a great 19th-century collector. The book allows for the exploration of an extraordinary diversity of objects, including European painting, sculptures, weapons, and bibliographic collections, offering a complete view of this unique museum space and its historical context.
What is it about?
The guide proposes a journey through the different rooms of the palace that the Marquess of Cerralbo turned into his home and museum. The reader will be able to learn the history of this 19th-century collector and the formation of his exceptional collection, considered the most complete of its time. The text details the variety of assets the museum treasures, from European painting from the 16th to the 19th centuries to sculptures, drawings, prints, and an extensive numismatic section with coins and medals. It also explores archaeological objects, arms and armor, as well as the valuable bibliographic collections that complete this unique heritage in the country.
Main themes
- Private art collecting in 19th-century Spain.
- History and legacy of the Marquess of Cerralbo as a cultural figure.
- Architectural and museographic tour of a palace-museum.
- European painting from the 16th to the 19th centuries in a private collection.
- Decorative arts, archaeology, numismatics, and historical bibliographic collections.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at visitors to the Cerralbo Museum who wish to have a complete guide for their tour, as well as lovers of art, history, and collecting. It is also of interest to art history students, museum professionals, and anyone interested in Spanish cultural heritage and 19th-century house museums.
What this book provides
- A detailed and structured vision of one of the most relevant private collections in Spain.
- Historical and cultural context regarding the figure of the Marquess of Cerralbo and his era.
- Practical information for planning and enriching a visit to the museum.
- Access to the diversity of artistic and archaeological assets housed in the palace.
Technical data
- Language: Spanish
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: June 2019
- Number of pages: 201
- Weight: 482 g
Editorial review
This guide offers an exhaustive and well-documented tour of the Cerralbo Museum, a jewel of 19th-century collecting. Its practical approach makes it a useful tool for both the visitor and the scholar, as it clearly presents the richness and variety of the museum's holdings. It is a reference publication for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of this unique space of Spanish heritage.