LOUVRE JUST ONE CLICK AWAY

Due to the pandemic, art lovers cannot visit their favorite museums. Louvre has found a way to bring works of art back to enthusiasts.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, art lovers cannot visit their favorite museums. However, the Louvre has one very good devised a way to bring the works of art back to her enthusiasts. The most visited museum in the world has put its entire collection online, so that art lovers from all over the world can view the works from a distance for free.Text: Fleur de Jong
Image: The Louvre

From the Renaissance to Egyptian antiquity

The collection database consists of more than 480.000 works of art. The website is accessible via your smartphone, tablet or laptop. The pieces range from Renaissance sculptures to Egyptian antiquities. Without having to stand in line, you can quietly look at the masterpieces of the Louvre from the comfort of your armchair, such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. There are also works of art that were deposited at the Louvre after the Second World War, until their rightful owners reclaim them. 

There is also an interactive map that allows visitors to explore the Louvre even room by room. In addition, the database will be updated regularly to ensure that the latest additions to the collection remain within reach.

Inspiration to visit the Louvre

In addition to the new collection database, the Louvre has also updated its website. This is a smart move, because since the closure in October 2020, the website has had around 21 million visits to the website that year. 

Museum director Jean-Luc Martinez is sure that the digital collection will further inspire people to come to the Louvre to discover the collections in person. Read here DESIGNING THE FUTURE: ART.