Overview:

The Danish National Gallery, located in Copenhagen, is Denmark's largest museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of Danish and international art. Founded in 1824, the museum is home to the country's largest collection of fine art ranging from the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century, and houses works by many world-famous masters including Rembrandt, Rubens, van Dyck, and Hals. The collection includes numerous sculptures, drawings, prints, installations, and photographs. In addition to the Danish National Gallery, other Danish museums also house collections of Danish and international artwork. These include the Glyptoteket, the National Gallery of Denmark, and the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Art Museum). You can learn history, culture, and heritage through these magnificent monuments in Denmark
Prominent Features:

1. The Royal Collection: The Royal Collection houses some of Denmark's most iconic works of art, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Cranach, El Greco, and Durer. The collection also includes many 18th and 19th century Danish masters. 2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: Located across from the Royal Danish Palace, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is home to more than 10,000 pieces of artworks from over 1000 years of European art. Notable works include those of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, as well as ancient Egyptian, Classical, and Modern art. 3. Statens Museum for Kunst: The National Gallery of Art houses the main collection of Danish and international art from ancient to contemporary. The museum's collections span various media, with a focus on Danish and Scandinavian art. 4. Thorvaldsens Museum: Founded by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, the museum houses his works as well as works related to his aesthetic. This neoclassical building also houses plaster models of Thorvaldsen’s famous works. 5. ARKEN Museum of Modern Art: Located outside of Copenhagen, the ARKEN Museum of Modern Art is an important venue for contemporary international art. The museum's permanent collection consists of works from celebrated Neoclassical and Modern artists, as well as emerging talent. This national monument of Denmark portrays the history and culture of the country.

History:

The Royal Danish Collection was founded by King Christian V (1670-1699), and the first works were collected in the palace of Frederiksberg in Copenhagen. In 1754, the collection was moved to the Statens Museum for Kunst, which still hosts it today. Under King Christian VII (1766-1808), the collection grew significantly and many masterpieces were added to it. He commissioned the first official catalog of the collection and sought pieces from all over the world, from European masters to those from the Ottoman Empire and further East. Under subsequent Kings Frederick VI (1808-1839) and Christian VIII (1839-1848), the collection grew even more, to the point that in 1839, the first National Gallery of Denmark opened in Christiansborg Palace. During the 19th century, the collection continuously expanded both by acquiring art abroad and with an increasing number of acquisitions from Danish artists. In 1882, the National Gallery relocated to its first permanent home on Frederiksholms Kanal in Copenhagen. During World War II, the majority of the collection was evacuated to Sweden to keep it safe. However, a few pieces were lost due to bad storage conditions. In 1967, the main building of the National Gallery was relocated to its current location at Sølvgade, where an important expansion and reorganization took place. In 2018, the museum underwent its latest enlargement which saw the opening of a new VENUE space to accommodate temporary exhibitions, special events and special projects. The Danish National Gallery is now the largest art collection in the country and is an enduring tribute to the Danish kings and monarchs who took such a great interest in the arts. You must visit one of these historical places in Denmark on your Denmark tour

Interesting facts:

1. The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) in Copenhagen is the largest art museum in Denmark and the oldest public museum in the country. 2. The museum houses a vast collection of more than 7,000 works from the 12th century to the present day, including works by renowned artists like Rubens, Rembrandt, and Raphael. 3. The museum is divided into three main sections - the permanent collection, the modern collection, and the Prints and Drawings collections. 4. Located in the beautiful Kings Garden, the museum is a popular gathering place for locals in the summer months, with live music, picnics, and outdoor celebrations. 5. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece with an ornate facade of pink granite and is surrounded by an English style garden. 6. One of the highlights of the museum is the famous 'The Tower of Babel' by the Dutch artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder. 7. The museum is also home to the world's largest art space, the Grand Auditorium, which has 7,000 m2 of exhibition space. Visit one of the famous monuments of Denmark with your friends and family.