Between the millions of paintings that are created and shown in
galleries and museums all around the world, a very small
number transcend time and make history. This select group of most famous
paintings is recognizable by people from all over the world and of all
ages and will probably continue to echo and leave impressions in the
minds of people in the centuries to come. Below is a list of some of the
most famous paintings in the world.
1. Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. The most famous painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris,
where it is seen by six million people every year! Leonardo da Vinci
painted it from the year 1503 or 1504 till shortly before he died in
1519
Most Famous Paintings: Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci
2.
The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci. This world famous painting is not shown in a museum, but rather
covers
the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie
monastery in Milan, Italy. It was painted by the most famous artist of
all time, Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th-century. The
painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his
disciples. Seeing this masterpiece in the small monastery is truly one
of
the best attractions Milan has to offer.
Most Famous Paintings: The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci
3.
The Creation Of Adam – Michelangelo. Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City,
Rome.
The Creation Of Adam was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512
and it is just one of nine scenes from the book of Genesis that are
painted on the center of the ceiling of the chapel
Most Famous Paintings: The Creation Of Adam, by Michelangelo
4.
Starry Night – Vincent van Gogh. Painted by Dutch
artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most well
known paintings in modern culture. The painting is part of the permanent
collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The painting was
the inspiration for the song “Vincent” (also known as “starry starry
night”) by Don McLean. McLean’s song reference the painting as well as
other paintings by the famous artist.
Most Famous Paintings: Starry Night, by Vincent van Gogh
5.
The Scream – Edvard Munch. The most famous piece
by Edvard Munch, painted around 1893. It was painted using oil and
pastel on cardboard. This frightening painting is on display at The
National Gallery, Oslo, Norway.
Most Famous Paintings: The Scream, by Edvard Munch
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