The Second floor contains only 2 collections the Prints and Drawings, as well as the Paintings. The various wings of the second floor are home to various French and European paintings as well as magnificent halls and entrances that would cap off a 4 day journey to enjoy the Louvre experiences.
Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour by Maurice-Quentin Delatour
1748-1755 (Prints and Drawings room 44)
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The Rape of Sabine Women by Nicolas Poussin
1637 – 1638 (Paintings room 14)
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Portrait of Louis XIV by Hyacinth Rigaud
1701 (Paintings room 34)
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The Lacemaker by Johannes Vermeer
1669-1670 (Paintings room 38)
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Portrait of the Artist Holding a Thistle by Albrecht Durer
The 1st floor contains some of the most iconic pieces of art within the museum walls. This floor houses the Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Decorative Arts, Prints and Drawings, as well as Paintings Collections.
TIP! Make sure to plan the routes ahead of time. Given that there are iconic pieces of art within each floor this shouldn’t be a reason to miss other pieces that are located in the vicinity.
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci
1503-1506 (Paintings room 8)
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Winged Victory of Samothrace
190 BC (Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities – Daru Staircase)
The ground floor houses the Near Eastern Antiquities, Islamic Art, Egyptian Antiquities, the Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities, Sculptures, as well as the Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
TIP! Another great way to be able to plan your next visit to the Louvre is by familiarizing yourself with the 3 distinct wings namely the Richeliu, Sully, and Denon.
Venus De Milo
Late 2nd Century BC (Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities room 18)
No visit in Europe is ever complete without visiting what is considered as the world’s largest museum. Having 11 collections all in all, excluding the history of the Louvre and Medieval Louvre Collection, (Near Eastern Antiquities, Islamic Art, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Decorative arts, Sculptures, Prints and Drawings, Paintings, Coptic arts, The East Mediterranean in the Roman Empire, and lastly the Arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas) it is overwhelming to simply go inside the Louvre and start from there. That’s why we have a guided series on helping you plan your next visit to this historic museum starting with the notable pieces in the lower ground floor.
TIP! Make sure to always get the information map that they offer for download on their website and print them out so that moving from one collection to the other won’t be as confusing. Audio guides for smartphones are also available. Be sure to visit their website (http://www.louvre.fr) to have a complete guide of the floor plans as well as the collections available.
Mary Magdalene by Gregor Erhart
1510 (Sculptures room C)
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The Marly Horses by Guillaume I Coustou
1745 (Sculptures – Courl Marly)
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Al-Mughira’s Pyxis
968 (Islamic Art room A)
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Portrait of a Woman Known as L’Europeenne
2nd Century AD (The East Mediterranean in the Roman Empire room I)
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Jupiter Heliopolitanus
2nd Century AD (The East Mediterranean in the Roman Empire room 3A)
The State Capital, Washington DC holds many of the landmarks and monuments that are symbolic of the country’s history as well as freedom. Along with the monuments the district also holds the three branches of government making it a central figure in American politics. Make sure to visit these areas to make the most of your visit to the capital.
Lincoln Memorial
Built to honor then president Abraham Lincoln, the memorial is symbolic of the impact that Lincoln was able to give to the United States of America. From the symbolic columns to the inaugural speech one cannot help but feel the amount of history that the monument represents.
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The Washington Monument
Erected in commemoration of George Washington the Washington Monument is an obelisk that is considered as the tallest of its kind as well as being the tallest stone structure. With various memorial stones coming from various groups also added to the solemnity of the structure.
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The Three Branches of Government
No visit to the capital is ever complete without visiting the US Capitol, the US Supreme Court, as well as the White House. Make sure to book guided tours to fully enjoy your visit. Some tours (like the case viewing for the Supreme Court) have limited slots so be sure to book in advance.
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The Holocaust Museum
A very solemn memorial, the Holocaust museum is a must visit for anyone who plans to go to Washington DC. The museum provides guided tours that explain the events that led to the holocaust as well as its impact during its time.
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National Museum of Natural History
Administered by the Smithsonian Institution, the museum offers various collections of specimens and artifacts from geology to human origins and western cultures.
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TIP! Make sure to check out guided tours as well as museum hours for visits! Given that the museum is free of admission more often than not the place is packed with people.
