This is posted on my art blog, but it is also part of my travel logs. I am posting it here to share with my travel blog readers too. Hope you will like it!
My dream to see this painting had finally come true! This is one of my few “most desired to see” paintings. My trip to Spain last year was one of my most satisfying one. I did have the opportunity to visit three of the most famous museums in the world, and see three very important works of art while traveling. Lucky me!
A visit to Prado Museum in Madrid was one of the most exciting programs in the itinerary. We joined a guided tour. Though the docent was excellent, I drifted away from the group when we came to this gallery where Las Meninas was placed. I was able to see this beautiful painting only a few feet away whereas my fellow travel mates were listening to the docent at the back. My attention was completely absorbed into this amazing piece of art, imagining that I was among…
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