Crossing of the Red Sea by Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of the Dwarf Nano Morgante by Agnolo Bronzino
Assumption of the Virgin by Orazio Gentileschi
Circumcision of Christ by Orazio Gentileschi
Plato’s Cave by Cornelis van Haarlem
The Dragon Devouring the Companions of Cadmus by Cornelis van Haarlem
Time, Venus and Love by Alessandro Allori
Three Men with Two Dogs by Bartolomeo Passerotti
The Meeting of Anne and Joachin at the Golden Gate by Domenico Beccafumi
Trinity Tryptych by Domenico Beccafumi
The Holy Family Accompained by an Angel and two Saints by Bartolomeo Passerotti
Venus disarming Cupid by Alessandro Allori

Where to See Mannerism

156 museums worldwide

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Mannerism emerged in Italy around 1520, in the generation after Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo had seemingly brought painting to perfection. Younger artists faced an impossible challenge: how to advance beyond masters who had already achieved ideal harmony. Their answer was to break the rules deliberately. Figures were elongated, twisted into spiralli…

Works of Mannerism are held in 156 museums worldwide, including Museo del Prado, Uffizi Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.

Key artists

Work by these painters is spread across the museums listed below.

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🇦🇹 Austria

1 museum

  • Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Maria-Theresien-Platz, Austria

    28 works
    Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (Thu until 21:00); closed Mon (open Mon Jun–Aug)€21 adults, free under-19Museumsquartier (U2)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic

1 museum

  • National Gallery Prague

    Prague, Czech Republic

    5 works
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🇫🇷 France

1 museum

  • Louvre

    Paris, France

    25 works
    Wed–Mon 09:00–18:00 (Fri until 21:45); closed Tue€22 adults, free under-18Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre (1, 7)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇩🇪 Germany

3 museums

🇭🇺 Hungary

1 museum

🇮🇪 Ireland

1 museum

🇮🇹 Italy

9 museums

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 museum

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 museums

  • Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum, Netherlands

    13 works
    Daily 09:00–17:00€25 adults, free under-18Museumplein (Tram 2, 5, 12)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

    Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - Robbrecht & Daem wing, Netherlands

    7 works
    Main building closed for renovation until 2029; Depot open Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00Depot €20 adultsEendrachtsplein (Tram 7, 8)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇵🇱 Poland

1 museum

  • National Museum in Warsaw

    Aleje Jerozolimskie, Poland

    11 works
    Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon25 PLN adults, free on TuesdaysCentrum (M1)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇷🇺 Russia

1 museum

  • Hermitage Museum

    Winter Palace, Russia

    25 works
    Tue, Thu, Sat–Sun 10:30–18:00; Wed, Fri 10:30–21:00; closed Mon500 RUB adults (Russian residents), 1000 RUB internationalAdmiralteyskaya (5 (Frunzensko-Primorskaya))Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇪🇸 Spain

13 museums

  • Museo del Prado

    Madrid city, Spain

    66 works
    Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–19:00€15 adults, free last 2 hours dailyBanco de España (2 (Línea Roja))Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • El Greco Museum

    Museo del Greco building, Spain

    23 works
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  • Museum of Santa Cruz

    Hospital de Santa Cruz, Spain

    23 works
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  • Toledo Cathedral

    Toledo city, Spain

    18 works
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  • National Sculpture Museum

    Colegio de San Gregorio, Spain

    12 works
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  • Monastery of Saint Dominic of Silos

    Toledo, Spain

    10 works
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  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

    Palace of Villahermosa, Spain

    9 works
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  • Lázaro Galdiano Museum

    Museo Lázaro Galdiano building, Spain

    9 works
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  • Museo de la Trinidad

    Convento de la Trinidad Calzada, Madrid, Spain

    8 works
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  • Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

    7 works
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  • Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando

    Palace of Goyeneche, Spain

    6 works
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  • Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

    Indautxu, Spain

    6 works
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  • Hospital de Tavera

    Toledo city, Spain

    5 works
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🇸🇪 Sweden

1 museum

  • Nationalmuseum

    Stockholm, Sweden

    20 works
    Tue 11:00–20:00; Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00; closed MonFree (permanent collection)Kungsträdgården (Blå (10, 11))Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 museums

  • National Gallery

    Trafalgar Square, United Kingdom

    16 works
    Daily 10:00–18:00 (Fri until 21:00)FreeCharing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • Royal Collection

    London, United Kingdom

    14 works
    Thu–Sun 10:00–17:30 (seasonal; closed during State Rooms open weeks)£19 adults, £12 under-25Victoria (Victoria, Circle, District)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • Victoria and Albert Museum

    Cromwell Road, United Kingdom

    5 works
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  • National Galleries Scotland

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    5 works
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  • Fitzwilliam Museum

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

    5 works
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🇺🇸 United States

9 museums

  • National Gallery of Art

    Washington, D.C., United States

    37 works
    Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–18:00FreeArchives – Navy Memorial (Green & Yellow)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • Metropolitan Museum of Art

    New York City, United States

    20 works
    Sun–Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; closed WedAdults $30, students $17 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents)86 St (4, 5, 6)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
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  • Hispanic Society of America

    New York City, United States

    13 works
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  • Museum of Fine Arts Boston

    Boston, United States

    9 works
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  • Art Institute of Chicago

    Chicago, United States

    9 works
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  • Detroit Institute of Arts

    Midtown Detroit, United States

    8 works
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  • J. Paul Getty Museum

    Los Angeles, United States

    7 works
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  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

    Philadelphia, United States

    5 works
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  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

    Houston, United States

    5 works
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106 more museums hold Mannerism works with smaller collections, not listed here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Mannerism paintings?
    Mannerism works are held in 156 museums worldwide, including Museo del Prado, Uffizi Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.
  • How many museums have Mannerism artworks?
    156 museums worldwide hold works by Mannerism artists.
  • Which is the best museum for Mannerism?
    Museo del Prado in Madrid city holds the largest Mannerism collection with 66 works.
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