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Spanish painting from The Frick Collection, considered to be one of the world’s greatest art collections, will be on display at the Prado National Museum (Hall 16 A. Villanueva) next spring, from 7 March to 2 July. It is made up of nine emblematic works by Velázquez, El Greco, Murillo and Goya, which will be on display in Spain thanks to the support of the Community of Madrid.

Most of the paintings on display were acquired by the industrialist, philanthropist, and museum founder, Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919). Today, his collection is considered to be one of New York’s greatest cultural treasures.

The Frick Mansion, where these works are normally housed, is currently undergoing architectural renovation, so the museum is displaying its collection at the Frick Madison. This situation has prompted the special agreement to temporarily loan paintings to the Prado National Museum, none of which, with the exception of two paintings, have ever been seen in Spain since they originally left the country.

Image Credit:

King Philip IV of Spain in Fraga, by Velázquez. New York, The Frick Collection. ©The Frick Collection

Practical Information
When
From 7 March to 2 July
Where
Prado Museum
Address
Paseo
del Prado, s/n
28014
Tourist area
Paseo del Arte
Telephone
Fax
Email
Metro
Estación del Arte (L1)
Banco de España (L2)
Atocha (L1)
Bus
001, 6, 10, 14, 19, 26, 27, 32, 34, 37, 45, C03, E1, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N17, N25, N26
Cercanías (local train)
Madrid-Atocha
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Prices

General Entrance Fee: € 15

Reduced Entrance Fee: € 7.50

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Times

Mon– Sat: 10am - 8pm

Sun and Public Hols: 10am - 7pm

Closed: 1 May

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Type
Exhibitions
Painting