Description

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With more than eight million visitors a year, the Louvre is the museum with the most visits in the world. Its extensive collection of paintings reflects the history of European art from the 13th to the early 19th century. With over 400 plates, detail images, and descriptions, this volume provides an overview of the Louvre’s collection of paintings.

About the Author

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Dr. Martina Padberg is an art historian and works as a freelance curator and writer. Her exhibitions and numerous publications are focus mainly on modern art.