The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is an art museum located in Madrid, Spain. It houses a collection of paintings from the 13th century to the present day, with a special emphasis on European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The collection was originally started by Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza and his son Hans Heinrich, and was later expanded through the acquisition of works from other collectors and estates.
The museum’s collection includes works by some of the most famous artists in history, including Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Goya, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh. Some of the most famous paintings in the collection include “Les Vessenots” by Van Gogh, “The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli, and “The Arnolfini Portrait” by Van Eyck.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is located in the Villahermosa Palace, which was originally built in the early 19th century for the Duke of Villahermosa. The museum was opened to the public in 1992 and has become one of the most popular art museums in Spain.