Louvre Museum Visitor Trails

(Room 348 - Sully wing - Level 0) “The caryatids” Previously a mediaeval fortress, the Louvre transitioned into a Renaissance palace under the directions of Henri II. The Salle des Cariatides was developed by the French architect Pierre Lescot in traditional architecture, and initially served as a ballroom. It features a beautiful gallery, which is supported by four columns in the form of four female sculptures, known as ‘caryatids’.

In 1692, the room was used for showcasing traditional sculptures collected by the French royalty. The two finest masterpieces of the royal collections are Diana the Huntress and the Sleeping Hermaphroditos.

• Take a walk through the room.

• Head through the passage on the right side of the sculpted fireplace.

• From here, walk straight through the Louvre Museum Visitor Trails, between the red marble pillars. You will soon arrive at the Venus de Milo.

(Room 346 - Sully wing - Level 0) “Aphrodite, known as the Venus de Milo” This sculpted goddess is known for her gentle gaze with a slightly slanted hip. This sculpted statue was originally discovered on the Melos island of Greece, and was handed over to King Louis XVIII. In 1821, the king gave away the statue of the Louvre. The Venus de Milo held a special appeal since its entry into the Louvre and this appeal remains even today. She has been referred to, and drawn inspiration from in popular cultures.

• Walk back through the Louvre Museum Visitor Trails and head through the first left that appears after the red marble pillars.

• Move straight towards the stairs.

• Head up the stairs and you will find a huge winged figure.

Room 703 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Winged Victory of Samothrace” The Winged Victory of Samothrace stands proudly atop the Daru staircase. This iconic sculpture depicts Western art. It was originally discovered on Samothrace island.

It was in the 19th century that some pieces of the statue were discovered and identified as the elements of victory and brought to the Louvre. The statue was glued together and displayed in the exhibition, sans the wings. Later, after its second renovation, the statue came up with its wings and monumental base.

• Turn right, opp. The Winged Victory of Samothrace and start walking between the huge columns.

• Marvel at the Italian frescoes on the walls to your left.

Room 706 - Denon wing - Level 1 “Venus and the Three Graces Presenting Gifts to a Young Woman”

Created by the brilliant painter Sandro Botticelli, these stunning Renaissance frescoes were discovered back in the year 1873 in Italy during the restoration process of a villa, which was home to a rich family. The frescoes were discovered from underneath the whitewash of the villa’s walls. According to popular beliefs, the family got it made by the famous artist Botticelli, who used their daughter as the main character of his artwork. These frescos were brought to the Louvre back in the year 1882.

• Walk straight through the glass door.

• You have arrived at the Salon Carré, a key attraction on the Louvre Museum Visitor Trails.

Room 708 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Salon Carré” The Salon Carré served as an exhibition hall back in the 18th century. The artworks of the members of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture were displayed here. These annual displays were known as ‘Salons’ and they were quite popular amongst the public. The Salon Carré were the places where real-life artists exhibited their works to the public, who could appreciate or criticise contemporary art. For the longest time, the Salons remained as the place where the reputation of the artists was either created or shattered.

• Move to the right side of the windows and walk through the double wooden doors.

• Walk straight until you see the marble columns.

• Now, marvel at the paintings on the walls to your left.

Room 710 - Denon wing - Level 1 “Portrait of a Lady, known as La Belle Ferronnière & Saint Anne, the Virgin and the Infant Jesus Playing with a Lamb, known as Saint Anne”

Portrait of a Lady, known as La Belle Ferronnière: The brilliant portrait La Belle Ferronnière is one of the many amazing works of the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. This artwork brings to light the keen interest of the artist in putting living moments to art. Although the identity of the sitter remains unknown, she is believed to be Lucrezia Crivelli, a mistress of the Duke of Milan.

Saint Anne, the Virgin and the Infant Jesus Playing with a Lamb, known as Saint Anne: This is yet another striking work by Leonardo da Vinci. In this huge painting the positions of the figures are very appealing. The dreamly landscape in the backdrop holds an untold softness and makes for a sight to behold.

• Move straight, take the first right and enter the room of Mona Lisa.

Room 711- Denon wing - Level 1 “Mona Lisa” The world-famous work of the iconic artist Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa is said to hold a special place not only in the hearts of the public, but also in the heart of its creator. She immediately received a star status after reaching the Louvre. The key highlights that set this painting apart are the mysterious smile of the sitter, the dreamy backdrop, and the artist’s famous sfumato technique.

The Mona Lisa was stolen by a museum worker back in the year 1911. However, it was soon brought back to the Louvre and is now kept inside a humidity and temperature controlled, bullet-proof glass case, under special security.

• Move behind the Mona Lisa painting and enter the next room on the Louvre Visitor Trails.

• Take your left and enter the long gallery, featuring red walls.

• Now, head towards The Raft of the Medusa, a popular highlight on the Louvre Visitor Trails.

Room 700 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Raft of the Medusa” The Raft of the Medusa is a mesmerising work of the French painter Théodore Géricault. This painting showcases a dramatic scene, wherein a French ship has been wrecked. This is a real-life shipwreck incident, which had left the public in a state of shock. A total of 150 people fought for their lives on a raft for 13 long days, suffering from starvation, thirst, and diseases. At the end, only 15 people could survive the wreck and return to their families.

• Move straight through the Louvre Visitor Trails and head down the staircase.
• Halt at the large male sculptures positioned at the centre of the room.

Room 403 - Denon wing - Level 0 “Slaves (The Rebellious Slave and The Dying Slave)” One of the prime attractions you will witness walking the Louvre Visitor Trails, is the Rebellious Slave and the Dying Slave, the two muscular sculptures, which are the work of the famous artist Michelangelo. The figures showcase fine bonds that restrict their momvements and present them as slaves. The two sculpted figures showcase distinct positions. The Rebellious Slave is the one who is fighting against the bonds that restrain him. The Dying Slave seems to be in an eternal sleep.

• Take a walk through the room.
• Right before taking the exit, check out the statue on your right.

Room 403 - Denon wing - Level 0 “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss” This is one of the most appreciated works of the famous Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. This sculpture shows how the creator has captured emotion in mere stone. The first sight of this work introduces a sense of love in the heart. Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is probably one of the not-to-be-missed attractions on the Louvre Visitor Trails.

• Exit the room and head down the stairs.

• Look through the window on the left and you can view the glass Pyramid.

Room 404 - Denon wing - Level 0 “The Pyramid” The famous pyramid was constructed by Ieoh Ming Pei between the years 1985 and 1989. Initially some people feared that the palace would lose its shape and couldn’t be repaired, however it was later restored. The building is made up of the clearest available glass. If you are an architecture buff, this beautiful creation will blow your mind, during your walk through the Louvre Visitor Trails.

• Look to the opposite of the Pyramid and walk through the room.

• Head down the staircase on your left and continue straight to exit.

Room 348 - Sully wing - Level -1 “Great Sphinx of Tanis” The gigantic sphinx features the head of a human and the body of a lion. Its head is that of a king and its body represents that of the god Horus. It showcases that the king received all his power from the god. The crouching body and large paws of the sphinx represent that it is all set to defend the evil that comes in the way. This sphinx was earlier positioned at the entrance of holy places to keep the gods safe against evil.

• Move up the staircase on your left.

• Once you reach the top, head straight to room 336.

• Stop at the show-case, displaying small boats in the middle of the room.

Room 317 - Sully wing - Level 0 “The god Bes” In Egyptian culture, there were so many gods and goddesses that the ancient Egyptians themselves did not know all of them. Though all of them had a common goal of maintaining proper order in the universe, it posed to be very difficult to determine the individual powers of each of them as they were so many in number. While some of the Egyptian gods are very popular, like Isis, Horus, and Osiris, others are not known by all. This is a wonderful place to learn in depth about the Egyptian gods. The tiny god placed at the back of the room is Bes, the dwarf god with a funny face. He used to scare away the evil with his bizarre face and safeguard pregnant women and young children.

• Walk past the columns atop the staircase and move through the door on your left.

Room 336 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Model of a boat, about 2000 BC” Running from the north to the south of Egypt, the Nile was the most important resource of the country. The annual flooding of the river helped in fertilising fields. Boats were an integral part of the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians. While some boats were made of papyrus and used for hunting and fishing, others were made of wood, and were used for travelling and transporting goods.

• Walk through the door on the right-side of the show-case.

Room 333 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Paintings from the tomb of Wensu” Almost all the ancient Egyptians worked as farmers. Since the floodwaters of the Nile river irrigated the soil and kept the fields fertile, farming was the most crucial occupation in ancient Egypt.

However, Wensu was a rare personality, who took to education and became a scribe. He was appointed to look after the harvest and keep a record of the grain supply to Amun temple, before the invention of money. After his death, Wensu was buried and his tomb was adorned with beautiful paintings that showcased various instances from his life.

• Head to the room on your left-hand side.

• Look into the show-case, displaying the scribe sitting with his legs crossed.

Room 335 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Scribe sitting cross-legged” Scribes were educated, and knew writing and reading. Their job was to track various things on documents in hieroglyphic writing. Scribes were greatly respected by other people of the society and their job was very prestigious. The scribes created ink by dipping their calami into water. Calami and ink cakes were kept inside fancy wooden or ivory boxes. After the writing is completed, the scribes put their seals on their documents.

• Head to the next room.

• Now, turn to your right and head to the room having ancient furniture.

Room 331 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Chair, about 1550–1186 BC, painted and inlaid wood” While chairs were not introduced until the 15th century in the West, the Egyptians stood first in this race. This chair was made by an Egyptian craftsman some 3,000 years ago. Rich houses had such chairs that featured a royal look and were very useful. Although the blue paint and leather seat of this chair may be a modern renovation, the lion-paws-carved feet, the waterlilies, and checkerboard pattern at the back are the original creation of an ancient Egyptian craftsman.

• Move to the next room.

• Check out the show-case, displaying jewellery, on your left-hand side.

Room 330 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Necklace decorated with fish, gold, L. 49 cm” Rich men and women in ancient Egypt applied ointments to their skin and hair to enhance their look and protect themselves from the sun. They also wore makeup and jewellery. They applied kohl on their eyelids to keep diseases away. They even used mirrors to check their final look. Fine jewellery used by the ancient Egyptians included necklaces, earrings, bracelets, amulets, etc. They wore jewellery to enhance their appearance, ward off evil spells, and showcase their social rank. Jewellery of gold and silver were commonly used by the rich Egyptians. The gold necklace had a lotus flower and a fish, both of which have a unique meaning.

• Move to the next room.

• Pass by the show-case, displaying musical instruments.

• Halt at the show-case, displaying board games, near the window.

Room 329 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Hippopotamus-shaped playing board with 58 holes” The favourite pastime of the ancient Egyptians was playing board games. Everyone, in ancient Egypt, including children, grown-ups, the poor, and the rich - engaged in playing board games. These were an integral part of the everyday life of people. Some boards were made in the shape of animals, just like the board game here, which is shaped like a hippopotamus.

• Head to the next room.

• Walk past the sphinx positioned at the centre of the room.

• Walk through the corridor bordered with sphinxes.

• Enter the room on your right.

• Turn to your left and you will see the statue of Yuyu near the door.

Room 324 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Statue of Yuyu, High Priest of Osiris, presenting a chapel” In ancient Egypt, middle class families and peasants were not allowed to enter temples, unless they worked there. Common people could just access the temples’ outer courtyards only during special events. These temples were considered to be the homes of the gods they were dedicated to and sheltered their statues.

It was also important to worship the pictures of the Pharaoh as it was believed that only he could see the gods. The Statue of Yuyu, High Priest of Osiris, presenting a chapel showcases just the same. The pharaoh Yuyu holds the chapel, which has the picture of the god Osiris as he is the king and the High Priest, and only he can come face to face with the deity.

• Take a walk through the room and head down the staircase.

• Walk past the sarcophagus at the centre and continue straight.

• Head up the staircase and check out the large white stone sarcophagus.

Room 321 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Sarcophagus of Abu Roash” Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. Hence, they preserved the bodies of the dead, so that they can be sent on the great journey to their afterlife. The bodies were surrounded with everything they may need in their next life. Before burying the body in a tomb, the dead body was placed inside a coffin, and this coffin was placed inside a sarcophagus. The sarcophagus was generally made of wood or even stone. It was richly adorned with pictures of certain instances from the life of the deceased. This allowed people to learn about the deceased person, who has started his journey to the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians believed sarcophagus was to be boats that served as a means of transport and carried the bodies to their afterlife. The sarcophagus of Abu Roash is made of stone and is considered to be the oldest sarcophagus in the Louvre.

• Turn back and head past the line of sarcophagi.

• Keep walking straight and you will find the mummy on your left-hand side.

Room 322 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Mummy covered in ‘cartonnage’ In ancient Egypt, the dead bodies are mummified and placed inside its coffin and sarcophagus in order to make sure they are physically intact to cover their journey to the afterlife. To keep the dead bodies preserved, the organs were cut out and the cavities were filled up with salt. Oils and resins were rubbed to the surface of the bodies to accelerate drying. Finally, linen strips were wrapped around the body. Masks of linen or papyrus were also put over the faces of the mummified bodies.

• Right beside the mummy, you can see jars with animal head-shaped lids.

Room 322 - Sully wing - Level 0 “Four ‘canopic’ jars of Horemsaf” Ancient Egyptians practised different ways of embalming. One of the most critical and expensive among them was removing the different organs to prevent them from rotting and damaging the body of the deceased. After being removed from the body, these organs were mummified separately and placed inside ‘canopic’ jars. These jars were always 4 in number and placed right beside the mummy. The lids of the ‘canopic’ jars represented the 4 grandsons of the Egyptian god, Osiris.

• Return to the stone sarcophagus and walk through the next room.

• Right before the staircase, you will find show-cases on your right. Check them out and walk to the back.

• Continue straight and enter room 635.

• You will spot ‘The Seated Scribe’.

Room 635 - Sully wing - Level 1 “The ‘Seated Scribe’ ‘The Seated Scribe’ is considered to be one of the most brilliant works in the Louvre Museum, though it is still not known as to who it represents. The colours of this statue are preserved perfectly till date. The crystal eyes of the scribe are inlaid in copper and seem completely lifelike. Gaze into the eyes of this statue for an immersive experience.

• Walk straight and you will be guided by the exit signs.

Room 703 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Winged Victory of Samothrace” The goddess of victory, Nike was considered to be a winged woman by the ancient Greeks. They believed goddess Nike flew down and landed on the Earth with the good news of victory. ‘The Winged Victory of Samothrace’ was discovered on Samothrace island, in the Aegean Sea.

• Opp. to this statue, take a right turn and walk between the columns.

• Pass the glass door and walk straight.

• Exit Salon Carré through the door and enter the Grande Galerie.

• Take a walk through the room.

• Turn to the wall on your left and you will find “The Virgin of the Green Cushion”.

Room 710 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Virgin of the Green Cushion” This religious painting of the Virgin and the Child is a brilliant work of Andrea Solario, adorning the Louvre visitor trails. This beautiful painting with a pastoral backdrop features timelessness and showcases motherhood in its true sense. The gaze between the child and mother is pure and loving. The baby playing with his foot in the arms of his mother, showcases the untold joy in the unconditional and selfless love of a mother.

• Take a walk through the Grande Galerie, past the red marble columns.

• Turn to the wall on your left and you will find “Pietà”.

Room 710 - Denon wing - Level 1 “Pietà” In general, a “Pietà” showcases the body of the deceased Christ on the lap of Virgin Mary. However, the legendary painter Rosso Fiorentino has made an attempt to present the scene differently in this painting. Here, the arms of Virgin Mary are stretched out in the air, making an impression of her falling back with sorrow and heartache. The secondary figures, and the enlarged body of Christ in the painting heighten the agitation. Paintings with this type of extreme expressiveness are said to represent Mannerist style.

• Head back on your way.

• Turn left and enter the first door.

• Walk into the room of Mona Lisa.

Room 711 - Denon wing - Level 1 “Leonardo da Vinci” As is known to all, the brilliant Mona Lisa is an iconic work of the legendary Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It is one of the most popular works of the Louvre visitor trails. The sitter in this picture is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo.

There are a number of reasons the Mona Lisa is so famous all over the world including the fact that it is the work of the genius da Vinci, it has been referenced so many times, it was stolen in the past and made headlines in the newspaper. Mona Lisa is also famous because, the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud inferred that her smile is that of a mother, which reminds of infancy.

• Right opposite Mona Lisa, you will find “The Wedding Feast at Cana”.

Room 711 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Wedding Feast at Cana” It was in Cana, in Galilee that Jesus performed the first miracle of his life. Jesus and Mary went there to attend a wedding. Right there, in front of the crowd, Jesus had transformed water into wine. The legendary painter Veronese represented this biblical scene in his painting with his own artistic freedom. The painting has a crowd of a total of 132 characters including Venetian aristocrats dressed up in 16th century attires. The colours used in this painting are made of expensive pigments that were imported from the East.

• Go behind the Mona Lisa painting and enter the next room.

• Take a left turn and enter the gallery with red colored walls.

• Look at the wall on your left and you will find “The Raft of the Medusa”.

Room 700 - Denon wing - Level 1 The Raft of the Medusa is an alluring work of the French painter Théodore Géricault. Showcasing a dramatic scene, where a French ship has been wrecked, this painting was created in 1818. The painting is based on a real-life shipwreck incident, which had left the public in a state of shock. Battling starvation, thirst, and diseases, a total of 150 people fought for their lives on a raft for 13 long days. In the end, only 15 people could survive the wreck and return to their families.

• Turn to the wall on the right and you will find “The Shades of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta Appear to Dante and Virgil”.

Room 700 - Denon wing - Level 1

This beautiful painting by Ary Scheffer represents the two legendary lovebirds Paolo and Francesca. To promote a sense of good will between her family and another powerful family, Francesca was forced into getting married to an ugly man. As destiny had it, the beautiful lady rather fell for her husband’s brother, Paolo. Paolo and Francesca loved each other like no other, and developed a romantic affair. Raged by this, the jealous husband of Francesca murdered the couple. This story was recounted by Dante, a famous Italian poet. This painting showcases Dante and the Latin poet Virgil observing the couple, manifesting that it is a poet who can make stories immortal.

• You will find “The Charging Chasseur” right on the wall facing “The Raft of the Medusa”.

Room 700 - Denon wing - Level 1 The creator of ‘The Charging Chasseur’, Théodore Géricault made this brilliant painting at a very young age. The painting is completely concentrated around the movement of the horse, rather than the officer, who seems unfocussed. This painting is an innovative and revolutionary approach to all those historical paintings on horseback, in battlefields.

• Head back on your way and exit the room.

• Walk through the next room. Pass the gift shop and enter the following room.

• Turn to your left and you will find “The Consecration Of The Emperor Napoleon And The Coronation Of The Empress Joséphine”.

Room 702 - Denon wing - Level 1 In 1804, Napoleon was consecrated as the Emperor of France by the pope. He was crowned along with his wife, Empress Joséphine. In order to capture this historic moment, Napoleon hired the legendary painter Jacques-Louis David. The painter attended the event and then produced this brilliant monumental work. He recreated the whole scene with the help of wax and cardboard figures.

• You will find “Madame Récamier'' on the wall opposite “The Consecration Of The Emperor Napoleon And The Coronation Of The Empress Joséphine”.

Room 702 - Denon wing - Level 1 The Madame Récamier is one of the most celebrated works you will see in the Louvre visitor trails. The sitter of this painting, Juliette Récamier commissioned it when she was aged just 23 years. She had turned into a celebrated figure already. By this age, she had become the wife of the governor of the Bank of France, and a trendsetter in interior design and fashion. She was the first to possess Etruscan-style furniture and wear the iconic Grecian-style attires. This beautiful painting by Jacques-Louis David represents Juliette Récamier as a woman of feminine elegance.

• Look to the left and you will find “The Oath of the Horatii”, on the same wall.

Room 702 - Denon wing - Level 1 “The Oath of the Horatii” is considered to be a unique, and innovative painting that became an instant hit back then. Made by Jacques-Louis David, this was the painter’s first royal commission, which he had produced for King Louis XVI. This painting represents the Horatii brothers from Roman history. It is their oath to fight for their country, and defeat the enemies or die themselves, that adds a patriotic touch to this painting. The women in grief add an emotional touch to the painting.

• Turn to the wall opposite “The Oath of the Horatii” and you will find “The Intervention of the Sabine Women”.

Room 702 - Denon wing - Level 1 Jacques-Louis David created this iconic painting after 15 years of producing “The Oath of the Horatii”. In the year 1971, he voted for the death of Louis XVI and landed up in prison. During his imprisonment, the idea of creating this painting about the Sabine women striked David. When Rome was established, there was a sheer shortage in the female population. Due to this the Romans started abducting the women from their neighbouring city, which resulted in a war between both. It was then that the Sabine women intervened and convinced both the cities to get united.

• Exit this room and reach “The Winged Victory of Samothrace”.

• Walk upstairs towards the statue.

• Head up on the staircase on the left side of the statue.

• Turn to your right and enter the rotunda.

• Enter the Galerie d’Apollon on your right.

• Once you are at the centre, look at the ceiling.

Room 705 - Denon wing - Level 1 In 1663, Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’, hired Charles Le Brun, his court painter to decorate the ceiling of the Galerie d’Apollon. The painter put a team of artists at work and ordered them to create something with the sun being the theme. That is how the ceiling of the Galerie d’Apollon represents instances from morning till evening, with the sun being at the centre.

• Head back to “The Winged Victory of Samothrace”.

• Walk down the staircase on the opposite of this sculpture.

• Continue walking down the next staircase as well.

• Walk straight through room 408 and room 347.

• Turn to your right and walk towards “The Venus de Milo”.

Room 345 - Sully wing - Level 0 Known for her gentle gaze with a slightly slanted hip, this sculpted goddess was originally discovered on the Melos island of Greece. The sculpted statue was later given to King Louis XVIII. The king gave away the statue of the Louvre in 1821. The Venus de Milo has been referred to and drawn in popular cultures, and holds a special appeal since its entry into the Louvre and this appeal remains even today.

• Take a straight walk through the sculptures opposite “The Venus de Milo”.

• Walk towards “Hermes Fastening His Sandal”, near the centre.

Room 344 - Sully wing - Level 0 The Romans admired Greek art a lot and hence, copied their work. This piece of beautiful work was copied from the original work of Lysippos, a Greek sculptor of the 4th century. Lysippos’s work represented the messenger of the gods, Hermes to be fastening his sandal, just like any other common man. The Romans associated Hermes with the statesman Cincinnatus, who lost his power and became a farmer, until he was commissioned to save Rome against downfall. Walk towards the end of the room and take a left turn before Athena.

• Turn to your right and walk down the staircase.

• You will arrive at “The Great Sphinx of Tanis”.

Room 338 - Sully wing - Level-1 This Great Sphinx was made to serve as a guardian. The human head of the Sphinx represents the head of a pharaoh, while its lion body represents god Horus. This sphinx features a tensed body and stretched claws, as if it is prepared to pounce at any moment. This represents its role as a guardian and protector. In ancient Egypt, sphinx were positioned at the entrance of holy places with the intention to ward off evil spirits.

• Walk to the left of “The Great Sphinx of Tanis” and head up the staircase.
• Take a walk through Rooms 337 to 327.
• Once you reach Allée the Sphinx, walk to the left and head up the staircase.
• Once you reach the top, turn to your left and enter the door.
• Take a left turn and walk through the doors of glass.
• Head up the spiral staircase.
• Once you reach the top, turn to your left and walk through rooms 931 to 935. -You will spot the “Portrait of a Black Woman” in room 935.

Room 935 - Sully wing - Level 2 Marie-Guillemine Benoist, a pupil of the legendary Jacques-Louis David, presented this painting in the year 1800. This neoclassical style painting of the young artist received much appreciation at the Paris Salon. The painting features a plain background with clear contrasts and smooth brushwork, just like David’s portraits. Marie-Guillemine Benoist chose a unique sitter for her portrait, a black woman, who was once a slave. Back then, when measures were being taken to abolish slavery, this painting depicted the young painter’s stand.

• Head back your way and reach the exit under the Pyramid.