Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

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"It is the largest museum of ancient art in Portugal and one of the most important museums in the Iberian Peninsula. The museum's collection includes over 40,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and tapestries. The MNAA was founded in 1884 and is housed in a former palace that was built in the 17th century. The museum's collection is divided into two main sections: Portuguese art and European art. The Portuguese art collection includes works from the 12th to the 19th centuries, while the European art collection includes works from the 14th to the 19th centuries."
"I have a weird affinity with this museum full of dramatic renaissance and ancient art. Many classic oils depict biblical scenes ranging from the serenity of the Virgin Mary to violent torture. Housed in a 17th century palace, the walls and halls overflow with paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Don't miss the museum's most famous resident — Temptation of St Anthony by Bosch. "
"Home to the most important works of Portuguese art "

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