reewins' Reviews

So much to love and appreciate

This is the holy land for art. Mona Lisa has certainly received her share of publicity recently courtesy of the Da Vinci code but there is much more to this massive building. I have been able to visit the museum multiple times in the last year so my list of must see items is a little long but I’ll give a few of my favorites.

The Mona Lisa. I heard before visiting that she is so small that she is a disappointment but standing in front of her, I found her power to be something more than I expected.

Napolean’s Apartments. The Louvre was once Napolean’s home and the crown jewels that the emperor and his wife wore are on display in addition to other items that belonged to them.

The Medieval Louvre. Here you learn the history of the building and see how it started.

The Rubens Room. I have to admit that part of the reason I am partial to this room is that I was seduced by a Parisian man’s knowledge of the paintings in this room. But the canvases are amazing, more if you know the history of the Medicis and a little about mythology.

Considering that this is the grand-daddy of museums, I was also able to take in an amazing Ingres exhibit. An exhibit at the Lourve will be more extensive and include more great works than exhibits elsewhere. So although there is plenty to see in the collections, you may also want to visit an exhibit if you have time and the topic is of enough interest.

Reviewed on: January 13, 2007