In response to the size of its collections and the problem of choosing what to see in the Museum, the Prado has organised three routes for visitors that focus on its masterpieces.
Depending on the time available for the visit, routes of 15, 30 and 50 works have been devised which cover the most important artists represented in the Museum, in addition to outstanding examples of goldsmiths’ work and sculpture from the permanent collection.
The three routes around the galleries feature major masterpieces of European art such as The Annunciation by Fra Angelico, Christ washing the Disciples’ Feet by Tintoretto, The Descent from the Cross by Rogier van der Weyden, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymous Bosch, and The Three Graces by Rubens. They also include key works of Spanish art such as Las Meninas by Velázquez,Jacob’s Dream by Ribera and The Third of May: the Executions on Príncipe Pío by Goya.
Depending on the time available for the visit, routes of 15, 30 and 50 works have been devised which cover the most important artists represented in the Museum, in addition to outstanding examples of goldsmiths’ work and sculpture from the permanent collection.
The three routes around the galleries feature major masterpieces of European art such as The Annunciation by Fra Angelico, Christ washing the Disciples’ Feet by Tintoretto, The Descent from the Cross by Rogier van der Weyden, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymous Bosch, and The Three Graces by Rubens. They also include key works of Spanish art such as Las Meninas by Velázquez,Jacob’s Dream by Ribera and The Third of May: the Executions on Príncipe Pío by Goya.
LOCATION
The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 19th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection, and unquestionably the best single collection of Spanish Art.
Current Exhibitions
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Effigies amicorum. Portraits of Artists by Federico de Madrazo September 22, 2015 January 10, 2016
The Penitent St Peter of Los Venerables September 11, 2015 January 17, 2016 The Plácido Arango donation
July 7 November 22, 2015 Touching the Prado January 20 October 18, 2015
The Divine Morales October 1, 2015 January 10, 201 |
ENTRY & COST
ADMISSIONAdvanced ticket sales and for the day
Payment can be made in cash or by credit card. Ticket priceThis ticket allows the holder to visit the museum collection and temporary exhibitions on the same day General price: 14 € General admission + official guide: 23 € "Two visits in one year" ticket: €20 Reduced price: 7 €
Free entry: 0 €Admission is free for the following visitors:
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Jacob's Dream
This painting tells of Jacob the Patriarch’s mysterious dream, as told in Genesis. He appears asleep, lying on his left shoulder with a tree behind him. On the other side is the ladder of light, by which the angels ascend and descend.
This subject demonstrates Ribera’s skill at constructing metaphoric discourse. He uses the image of a shepherd resting in the countryside to describe one of the best-known Bible stories. The foreground view of the solidly constructed figure and the scene’s realistic features bring realism to the miraculous dream described in a ray of light under a blue and gray sky. Here, Ribera offers one of the numerous proofs of his delicate sense of color and his exquisite compositional capacity, masterfully placing the foreground volumes in diagonal contraposition. |
Inventory number
P01117 Author Ribera, José de Title Jacob’s Dream Chronology 1639 Technique Oil Support Canvas Dimensions 179 cm x 233 cm School Spanish Theme Religion. Old Testament On display Yes |