Musee des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes

The musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes is a metropolitan exhibition hall in the French town of Valenciennes. Its accumulations started as the gathering of the Academie valenciennoise de peinture et de design. It opened to general society without precedent for 1801 and was moved into the town lobby in 1834. A challenge to structure another structure was held toward the finish of the 19th century, won by Paul Dusart. The new structure was opened on 27 June 1909 and in 1995 was completely remodeled and the showcase space extended, with the expansion of a storm cellar showing archeological remains and curios. Just as depictions, it incorporates a few figures by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, conceived in the town, just as a prints and illustrations office.

A significant part of the accumulation is by Flemish craftsmen, however likewise incorporates some French and different specialists. It dates from the Middle Ages to the 20th century:

• Flemish and Dutch painting - Primitives to seventeenth century.
• Italian painting - A couple of works, strikingly including Ruins by Giovanni Paolo Pannini.