Hungarian National Gallery
Magyar Nemzeti Galéria
The Hungarian National Gallery, located in Budapest, is a major art museum that houses an extensive collection of Hungarian art from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum is housed in the Buda Castle, a historic building that offers stunning views of the city.
The collection of the Hungarian National Gallery is divided into several sections, each representing different periods and styles of Hungarian art. Visitors can explore works from the medieval period, including religious paintings and sculptures. The Renaissance and Baroque sections feature art from the 16th to 18th centuries, showcasing the influence of Italian and European art on Hungarian artists.
The museum also houses a significant collection of 19th-century art, including works from the Romantic period and the Hungarian National Romanticism movement. Visitors can admire paintings and sculptures from renowned Hungarian artists such as Mihály Munkácsy and László Paál.
In addition to the historical collections, the Hungarian National Gallery also features modern and contemporary art. The museum's collection includes works from the Hungarian avant-garde movement, as well as pieces by internationally recognized Hungarian artists.