Our students explore the Museo de Bellas Artes in Seville

​Last week, our students went on an excursion to the famous Museo de Bellas Artes in Seville. This cultural gem located in the city centre provided a unique opportunity for them to discover the history and paintings that define Sevillian art.

Getting Started

Originally the Convent of Merced Calzada, the museum's building itself is a testament to the city's past and has undergone various transformations before becoming the celebrated museum that it is today. On the ground floor, they visited some of the ancient cloisters like Patio del Aljibe (Cloister of the Aljibe) and Patio de las Conchas (the Old Sacristy of the Convent whose niches were decorated with shells). Our student Shelley found it fascinating!
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Exploring the Galleries
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After a brief pause in Patio del Aljibe where they learned more about the history of the museum, we visited the Claustro Mayor (Main Cloister) where our teacher Natalia explained what they had to do during the visit. We gave our students some questions related to the paintings they would find on the first floor, and we asked them to find the answers within 25 minutes!

As soon as the clock started ticking, we ran up the stairs to find the solutions. At first, our students found themselves lost in a maze of paintings, but they managed to overcome the difficulties and even asked the museum personnel to help them using what they have been learning in class.

While looking for the answers, Joseph, Becky and Shelley navigated through the museum's halls and galleries that housed art from different styles and periods. From the stunning works of renowned Spanish painters like Velázquez and Zurbarán to the captivating sculptures that adorned the halls, the activity took them on a journey through the history of art in Seville.
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Pedro Roldán exhibition and Murillo’s paintings

One of the highlights of the excursion was the opportunity to visit the temporary exhibition of Pedro Roldán, one of the most important representatives of Spanish Baroque sculpture. The visit to the exposition ended in the hall dedicated to Murillo, a famous painter from Seville, whose renowned paintings left an indelible impression on our students.

​​Accompanied by our amazing teacher Natalia, our students gained valuable insights into Sevillian art with these interactive sessions. Beyond the art, this excursion also allowed our students to talk with fellow museum members providing a chance to put their knowledge and skills into practice. By doing this kind of cultural visits, we intend to share our culture with our students and enrich their minds and hearts.
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