View of the Ruins of Olinda, Brazil

Frans Post’s ‘View of the Ruins of Olinda’ (1665) is a stunning landscape painting in muted tones, showcasing atmospheric perspective & a journey towards a distant castle. A Romantic/Neoclassical masterpiece.

Frans Post

Frans Post (1612-1680): Pioneer of Brazilian landscape painting! Explore his vibrant scenes blending Dutch Golden Age realism with colonial charm & exotic beauty.

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Explore European art history at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum! Discover masterpieces spanning eight centuries, from Botticelli to Van Gogh, in a stunning Madrid setting.