Vienna used to be one of Europe’s cultural capitals, and it served as home to many iconic artists over the years. Its reputation as one of the artistic centers of the Old Continent didn’t fade away even centuries later, and many iconic paintings can still be found in the Austrian capital, including these three.
Gustav Klimt – The Kiss
The Kiss is the most recognizable work of Gustav Klimt, one of Austria’s most famous painters, and you can see it in person at the Upper Belvedere Palace. The masterpiece of the Vienna Secession movement, this painting depicts a couple locked in an intimate embrace while standing on a field of flowers against a golden background.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder – The Tower of Babel
Pieter Bruegel the Elder worked on several paintings representing the Tower of Babel, and the most iconic one can be found at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Known as The Great Tower of Babel, this painting depicts the construction of an imposing tower that’s meant to unite all of humanity.
Albrecht Dürer – Young Hare
Albrecht Dürer went down in history as one of the most influential German Renaissance painters, and one of his most notable works is now housed inside Albertina. Young Hare is often hailed as a masterpiece of observational art, and it depicts a young jackrabbit in great detail.