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Near Eastern Antiquities Paintings Prints and Drawings

This department presents the The collections in this department The Prints and Drawings Department civilizations of the ancient Middle cover the history of European painting contains the collection of drawings East, which date to seven thousand from the mid-13th century to the (more than one hundred thousand years BC. They succeeded each other mid-19th century. They are divided works), the Edmond de Rothschild in Mesopotamia, Iran, and the Levant, into three large groups: the French donation and the engraved plates a vast territory stretching from the school (a numerical majority), the collection. These works may be viewed Mediterranean Sea to India. Italian and Spanish schools, and the privately by arrangement. Remarkably Northern European schools (German, rich but extremely fragile, they are Egyptian Antiquities Flemish, and Dutch). displayed in regular temporary exhibitions, as well as in the exhibition Sculptures rooms of the museum on a rotational Created by Jean-François basis. Champollion, this department illustrates the art of ancient Egypt This department encompasses Viewing room, Department of Prints and Drawings. by means of two designated paths. European sculpture from the High Information: 01 40 20 52 51. The first is chronological, from the Middle Ages to the mid-19th century. origins to Cleopatra, and the second The collections contain French works is thematic, highlighting specific for the most part, with a number of Islamic Art aspects of Egyptian civilization. significant pieces from Italy, Spain and Two additional sections, devoted Northern Europe. On display in this department are to Coptic Egypt and Roman Egypt, works from Islamic areas including round off this presentation. Decorative arts various countries in the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, central Asia and India. Some items used to belong to the Greek, Etruscan, The collections in this French royal collections. This and Roman Antiquities department–e.g. objects from collection is composed primarily of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, objects made of ceramics, metals or This department contains works decorative arts of the 17th and 18th wood in addition to ivories, rugs, and produced by three ancient centuries, items from the Diamants paintings from the 7th to the 19th civilizations: Greece, Etruria, and de la Couronne collection belonging century. Rome. On the ground floor, to the French crown, 19th-century a chronological path concentrates objects and furniture, and the The exhibition rooms used for the on marble sculptures from the 3rd Napoleon III apartments–spans many Department of Islamic Art are currently millennium BC to the 6th century different periods. closed. A new gallery is scheduled to open AD. On the first floor, the collection in the Cour Visconti in 2012. The 18th century decorative arts section is organized by technique and type is closed until 2012 due to major of material used: bronzes, jewelry, restorations supported by the High Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, silverware, and glassware as well Museum of Art and its patrons: Mrs. Anne and the Americas as terracotta figurines and vases. Cox Chambers, Accenture, UPS, Turner Broadcasting System Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, AXA Art This selection of works, on display at History of the Louvre Insurance Corporation and The Sara Giles the Louvre since April 2000, is part of and Medieval Louvre Moore Foundation, as well as the Cressent the collections from the Quai Branly Circle and American Friends of the Louvre. museum. These two rooms and an archeological path present the architectural history Find out more about of the palace. the collections: www.louvre.fr

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In permanent collection rooms, visitors may take photographs and videos. However, the use of a flash or any other type of lighting equipment is prohibited. The Louvre Museum is starting a new campaign to make visitors realize the In temporary exhibition rooms, visitors connection between respect for works may not take photographs or videos. of art and their preservation, called «Les règles de l’art». Visitors may not use their cell phone, smoke, consume food or beverages, As you proceed through the museum, speak loudly, touch any work of art, you will recognize these pictograms: or run in any room of the museum. each one represents one of the six rules to be followed while visiting the museum. By following these rules, you are helping us effectively promote and protect our heritage collections while ensuring a pleasant visit for all. Visitor information

Address Museum hours Musée du Louvre, Open every day, except Tuesdays i 75058 Paris Cedex 01. and certain holidays. Information desk: Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 50 50. - The Pyramid entrance: 9 a.m. Beneath the Pyramid and to 10 p.m., except Tuesdays. at the Porte des Lions entrance. Getting to the Louvre - The Porte des Lions entrance: Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17. - Main entrance by the Pyramid. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except - Other entrances: the Porte des Lions Tuesdays and Fridays. entrance (direct access to the Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Museum collection hours Visitors with disabilities Americas), the Galerie du Carrousel Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late night opening To leave a message: entrance (99, rue de Rivoli, or through on Wednesdays and Fridays until 10 p.m. - Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 59 90. the Jardin du Carrousel), and the Exhibition rooms close from 5:30 p.m. - [email protected] Passage Richelieu entrance (for groups, or 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Visitors with impaired mobility visitors already bearing a valid There is no late night opening on public Wheelchairs, strollers and baby carriers admission ticket, or those headed holidays. are available free of charge for use while for the auditorium). Gallery opening hours visiting the museum. - Metro station: Palais Royal-Musée To know which rooms are opened Information: du Louvre (Lines 1 and 7). or closed on each day of the week, Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17. - Underground parking lot: from visitors may check a weekly schedule 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., avenue Group visits available at the Pyramid entrance, at the du Général-Lemonnier. For groups of 7 or more, a reservation information desk or on www.louvre.fr. Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 44 16 32. must be made in advance. - Taxis: place du Palais-Royal. Temporary exhibition hours Information: - Buses: 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, - Under the Pyramid (Hall Napoléon): - Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 57 60 81, 95. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 10 p.m. (independent groups) - Batobus. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Special - Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 51 77 - Vélib (self-service bicycles), station prices apply. (groups that require a museum numbers 1013 to 1015, 1023 and 1025. - Exhibitions held in permanent tour guide). collection galleries: opening hours are the same as for the museum. Admission prices

Tickets exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon. Multimedia guide: € 6; reduced price of Tickets are valid all day for the Admission is free for all on the first € 4 for job-seekers and disabled visitors, permanent collections and temporary Sunday of every month. € 2 for children under 18 years of age. exhibitions, except those in the Hall Information: Musée national Eugène-Delacroix Napoléon. They include same-day Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17. 6, rue de Furstenberg, 75006 Paris. access to the Musée Eugène-Delacroix. Purchasing tickets in advance Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily The ticket window closes at 5:15 p.m. Visitors with tickets purchased except Tuesdays. Information: (or 5 p.m. at the Porte des Lions in advance do not have to wait in line +33 (0)1 44 41 86 50. entrance) and at 9:15 p.m. and their tickets have an unlimited date on Wednesdays and Fridays. Société des amis du Louvre of validity. Reservations can be made: (Friends of the Louvre) Full price: € 9,50. - By visiting www.louvre.fr Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 34. Reduced price: € 6 for all visitors - By calling 0 892 684 694 (€ 0.34/min.) on Wednesdays and Fridays after 6 p.m. or +33 (0)1 41 57 32 28 Espace adhésion Exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon: € 11 - At many stores in France, including: (Membership center) Combined ticket: € 14 for the Auchan, Bon Marché, Carrefour, Cora, Allée du Grand-Louvre; open from permanent collections and exhibitions Cultura, Fnac, Galeries Lafayette, Leclerc, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m. in the Hall Napoléon; reduced price: € 12 Printemps Haussmann, and Virgin... on evenings with late night opening. Free admission: Upon presentation Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 51 04. Purchasing multiple tickets of the appropriate supporting document, Passes available: (20 minimum) admission is free for young people - T he Carte Louvre jeunes. (For tour operators, associations, under 18, job-seekers, disabled - T he Carte Louvre familles. comités d’entreprise in French visitors and one accompanying person. - T he Carte Louvre profesionnels. companies etc.) Admission is free for EEC citizens - The Paris Museum Pass. - Musée & Compagnie, under 26 and practicing teachers Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13. The Paris Museum Pass upon presentation of a valid «Pass - [email protected] Valid for 2, 4, or 6 days in 60 museums education» card, excluding the temporary and monuments in the Paris area. Prices: € 32, € 48 or € 64 Services and amenities

Bookstore, boutiques and engravings Guidebooks, catalogues, and Free services reproductions of art works are sold Places to eat A coat and bag check service (small under the Pyramid and - Cafés / tea rooms. bags only), a first aid room, strollers and in the Allée du Grand Louvre. - Cafés / restaurants baby carriers to use when visiting the - Cafeteria. museum, and a lost-and-found service. - Sandwich and take-out outlets.

Free brochures Multimedia guide Tuileries Gardens A number of designated tour paths Chose from a selection of works and Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 20 90 43. and brochures are available a choice of tour paths in French, English, - Free guided tour: in French every at the information desk. Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Saturday and Sunday afternoon, from Korean and French sign language. April to October. Leaves at 3:15 p.m., Activities at the Louvre For hire at the tills situated at the Denon, lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Introductory tours in French and Sully and Richelieu entrances. - Outdoor activities and shows. in English; guided tours; workshop - Librairie des jardins bookstore activities for children and adults signed (place de la Concorde). up as individuals or in groups (except - Many places to eat. on Sunday afternoons, Sundays when admission is free, and holidays). To sign up, go to the group reception desk. The information in this document, including price information, is subject to change. 1 Espace Adhésion 9 A udio-visual room: 11 Auditorium (capacity: 420): Napoleon Hall (membership center) Films about the Louvre. Archeology, art history, American Friends Under the Pyramid Metro station: 2 Post office The program is posted literature, cinema, and music: of the Louvre Palais Royal-Musée 3 Souvenir shop at the entrance. lectures, readings, films, Free of charge. du Louvre concerts and entertainment for young audiences. Used for Access American Friends of the Louvre gratefully 300 events each season. to shopping area acknowledges the generous support Information: of its Corporate Founder Members: +33 (0)1 40 20 55 55 Denon wing or on www.louvre.fr - Italian and Spanish Paintings Natixis US Corporate and Invest- - 19th-century French Paintings R eservations: ment Banking Richelieu +33 (0)1 40 20 55 00. - English Paintings Sotheby’s - Galerie d’Apollon, the Diamants

de la Couronne jewelry collection - Italian, Spanish and Northern American Friends of the Louvre salutes European sculptures The Annenberg Foundation - Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities for its major support of the development - Roman Egypt and Coptic Egypt of educational tools to enable the Louvre - Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, to better serve its visitors. and the Americas 11 9 American Friends of the Louvre –a not- for-profit public charity– was founded Richelieu wing 1 2 3 to strengthen ties between the Louvre - 14th-17th century French Paintings i Sully and its American visitors. - G erman, Flemish and Dutch paintings 4 5 6 7 (Northern European schools) For more information or to make - D ecorative arts (Middle Ages, a donation online, go to: Renaissance, 17th and 19th centuries) www.aflouvre.org 8 10 - Napoléon III apartments - French sculptures - Mesopotamia and ancient Iran - Islamic Art Inverted Temporary exhibition Pyramid Hall Napoléon

Sully wing - 1 7th, 18th, 19th-century French Paintings Denon - 1 7th, 18th and 19th-century Drawings 4 Café featuring Louvre 10 Reception desks for groups and pastels publications This is the meeting point - 1 7th, 18th-century Decorative arts 5 Espace services billetterie and point of departure for: - G reek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities 6 Société des amis Information desk - Group tours (both Guide / map subject to modifications. - Pharaonic Egypt du Louvre Reception desk independent groups and Graphic design: Atelier Takavoir / B. Pell / Musée du Louvre. - Ancient Iran, Arabia and the Levant 7 Shop selling items for information groups with a museum Art consultant: P. Bernard. Cover drawing: G. Nicot, Chief architect - H istory of the Louvre and for young people and advice on visiting and curator for the Domaine national du Louvre et des Tuileries. tour guide) Project coordinator: A. Giroux, Musée du Louvre. Photo credits: Medieval Louvre 8 Bookstore the museum. - Activities and private tours. D.R. / Musée du Louvre. Printing: Technigraphic. 11 / 2010.. Holland Germanic Flanders Netherlands Germany N 2nd Floor 17th c. Paintings 17th c. 16th c. 15th-16th c. 2e étage 18th-19th c. R S C B A 29 27 2 27 25 23 22 D E 16 1414 B F 28 26 20 17 12 10 24 21 8 15 13 11 11 12 9 7 10C French French French Paintings 30 13 Paintings Paintings 31 6 9 14th-17th c. 17th c. Prints and French Flanders Netherlands 32 18 14 Drawings 17th c. 15th c. 8 33 5 7 15 German, Flemish E A B 4 6 35 36 38 39 D 34 Dutch, Belgian, 34 37 1 2 3 19 24 25 28 29 31 19 The Lacemaker, Self-Portrait, 4 5 17 16 18 32 33 35 Russian, Swiss and J. Vermeer A. Dürer A 26 27 30 P Scandinavian Paintings 23 20 36 V 21 37 Temporary Richelieu Temporary 22 38 exhibition halls exhibition halls C 39

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Gabrielle d’Estrées The Virgin of Chancellor Sully 43 42 and Her Sister Rolin, J. van Eyck A

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73 46 72 French Denon 70 Paintings 47 71 18th c. 69 48 E F 49 67 66 65 59 58 57 The Card-Sharper, The Turkish Bath 55 G. de La Tour J.-A.-D. Ingres 68 64 63 62 61 60 54 53 52 51 50 56 F C

French Paintings 19th c.

The July The 19th c. Renaissance 17th c. 1st Floor Monarchy Restoration 1er étage R 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 1 71 70 69 68 74 9 10 11 12 13 73 72 67 5 6 7 14 15 16 8 32 19 17 Decorative arts 82 Decorative arts 31 17th-18th c. 4 18 83 30 Egyptian Antiquities 3 Napoleon lll Middle Ages 29 Apartments 20 Greek, Etruscan 84 2 28 and Roman Antiquities 1 P 27 A B 86 85 90 91 93 94 A 36 37 39 42 Paintings 23 22 21 35 40 43 44 45 Napoleon III Seated Scribe 87 88 89 92 95 96 38 41cledos Appartments 24 25 26 33 34 60 58 56 Print and Drawings A 61 59 57 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 62 20 Temporary exhibition T 63 21 halls Richelieu 64 Pharaonic Egypt, 22 G Chronological Circuit 65 B C D

The Winged Victory The consecration of the Sully of Samothrace Emperor Napoleon I, 23 J. L. David La Chapelle temporary exhibition hall 24 Large-Format Bronzes Terracotta 25 French Paintings Denon and precious Objects 32 19th c. C 26 E F 33 Mona Lisa, The Wedding Feast 34 76 D C 35 36 37 38 30 29 28 27 L. de Vinci at Cana, Véronèse 77 75 74 closed K 47 46 45 39 40 41 42 43 44 11 7 S L 1 E W 10 4 66 Mollien temporary 6 2 24 21 19 exhibition halls 9 Pre-classical Greek 25 23 22 20 F Greece Ceramics 32 26 14 3 English Paintings 13 5 12 8 33 31 29 27 17 15 Current events 30 28 18 16 To Arts of Africa, Asia, Spanish Italian Paintings Italian Paintings Italian Paintings Apollo Oceania and the Americas Paintings 17th-18th c. 16th-17th c. 13th-15th c. Gallery

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14 0 15 16 18 CLEDOS 17 26 27 28 30 13 31 32 19 25 29 33 5 12 24 23 22 21 A Sculptures 3 Antique Iran Levant 11 Near Eastern Antiquities 10 Cour Marly 20 U Cour Puget 2 4 6 Egyptian Antiquities 9 V Cour Khorsabad 8 A Greek, Etruscan A B 19 7 14 17b 18b and Roman Antiquities 1 1 16 Code of Hammurabi Colossal Statue 6 5 4 3 2 1 B 17a a 7 8 9 10 11 12a 12b 13 18 19 20 21 of Ramesses II 1 bis 15 18 Arts of Africa, P D Sackler Wing Asia, Oceania and T 16 the Americas Richelieu C 17 B 14 Levant Pharaonic G A Egypt, 15 F C D Thematic Circuit Aphrodite, known Psyche and Cupid, Sully as the “Venus de Milo” A. Canova 13

B 12 bis Denon 17 12 C E F B M 17 Captive (The Dying 5 Sculpture from 6 Slave), Michelangelo Chupícuaro (Mexico) 7 12111098 2 63 117 E 4 D B 4 22 1 K 16 15 14 13 9854 E 18 C 10 S L 23 I D 19 A closed J i 30 31 24 1 2 3 20 25 Greek 21 Antiquities F Porte des Lions entrance 8 7 6 4 5 272829 26 Northern Arts of Africa, European W Asia, Oceania Sculptures Italian Sculptures Etruscan and and the Americas 17th-19th c. 16th-19th c. Roman Antiquities

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Northern Spanish European Italian Sculptures Sculptures Sculptures Roman Pre-classical 11th-15th c. 12th-16th c. 11th-15th c. Egypt Greece Holland Germanic Flanders Netherlands Germany N 2nd Floor 17th c. Paintings 17th c. 16th c. 15th-16th c. 2e étage 18th-19th c. R S C B A 29 27 2 27 25 23 22 D E 16 1414 B F 28 26 20 17 12 10 24 21 8 15 13 11 11 12 9 7 10C French French French Paintings 30 13 Paintings Paintings 31 6 9 14th-17th c. 17th c. Prints and French Flanders Netherlands 32 18 14 Drawings 17th c. 15th c. 8 33 5 7 15 German, Flemish E A B 4 6 35 36 38 39 D 34 Dutch, Belgian, 34 37 1 2 3 19 24 25 28 29 31 19 The Lacemaker, Self-Portrait, 4 5 17 16 18 32 33 35 Russian, Swiss and J. Vermeer A. Dürer A 26 27 30 P Scandinavian Paintings 23 20 36 V 21 37 Temporary Richelieu Temporary 22 38 exhibition halls exhibition halls C 39

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Gabrielle d’Estrées The Virgin of Chancellor Sully 43 42 and Her Sister Rolin, J. van Eyck A

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73 46 72 French Denon 70 Paintings 47 71 18th c. 69 48 E F 49 67 66 65 59 58 57 The Card-Sharper, The Turkish Bath 55 G. de La Tour J.-A.-D. Ingres 68 64 63 62 61 60 54 53 52 51 50 56 F C

French Paintings 19th c.

French Sculptures French Sculptures Mesopotamia Ground Floor 5th-18th c. 18th-19th c.

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French Islamic Lower Ground Floor Sculptures Art 1 Entresol

Richelieu temporary Richelieu G exhibition hall

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Gabrielle d’Estrées The Virgin of Chancellor Sully 43 42 and Her Sister Rolin, J. van Eyck A

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73 46 72 French Denon 70 Paintings 47 71 18th c. 69 48 E F 49 67 66 65 59 58 57 The Card-Sharper, The Turkish Bath 55 G. de La Tour J.-A.-D. Ingres 68 64 63 62 61 60 54 53 52 51 50 56 F C

French Paintings 19th c.

French Sculptures French Sculptures Mesopotamia Ground Floor 5th-18th c. 18th-19th c.

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French Islamic Lower Ground Floor Sculptures Art 1 Entresol

Richelieu temporary Richelieu G exhibition hall

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Gabrielle d’Estrées The Virgin of Chancellor Sully 43 42 and Her Sister Rolin, J. van Eyck A

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73 46 72 French Denon 70 Paintings 47 71 18th c. 69 48 E F 49 67 66 65 59 58 57 The Card-Sharper, The Turkish Bath 55 G. de La Tour J.-A.-D. Ingres 68 64 63 62 61 60 54 53 52 51 50 56 F C

French Paintings 19th c.

French Sculptures French Sculptures Mesopotamia Ground Floor 5th-18th c. 18th-19th c.

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French Islamic Lower Ground Floor Sculptures Art 1 Entresol

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Northern Spanish European Italian Sculptures Sculptures Sculptures Roman Pre-classical 11th-15th c. 12th-16th c. 11th-15th c. Egypt Greece