More
photographs from the hermitage museum via our visit during our cruise ship
vacation aboard the Oosterdam on Holland America lines.
The Jordan Staircase. |
The Armorial Hall. |
Balcony used for musicians in the
Armorial Hall. |
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A Hallway. |
The Musician's balcony in the Pavilion Hall. |
Moving on to some of the
incredible art work.
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The Rafael Loggia. |
More Rafael Loggia. |
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The Small Skylight Hall. |
More of the Small Skylight Hall. |
Large vase in the Small Skylight
Hall. |
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Beautiful Statues. |
A Lovely Vase. |
Nice statue. |
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Painting. |
Ceiling in the Tent roofed Hall ..
Dutch paintings in this room |
Another Vase. |
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Parquet floors were absolutely
gorgeous. |
The Golden Reception Room. |
More in the Golden Reception Room. |
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Table top is Lapis Lazuli and the
bottom is gold. |
This table top is Malachite. |
This picture is a bit blurry but
it is Leonardo Da Vinci's The Benois Madonna from 1478 and it is truly the
loveliest painting I have ever seen. |
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