Practical Gallery Navigation

Avoiding Crowds

Mona Lisa Alternatives: - See her early or late - Leonardo's Virgin of the Rocks nearby - Beautiful Renaissance portraits throughout - Room 711 has other masterpieces

Quiet Galleries: - Northern European often peaceful - French 18th century less visited - Religious art rooms contemplative - Top floor generally calmer

Making Choices

By Time Available: - 30 minutes: Greatest hits in Denon - 1 hour: Add French highlights - 2 hours: Include Northern masters - Half day: Leisurely exploration

By Preference: - Love portraits? Richelieu Wing Level 2 - Prefer landscapes? 19th century French - Religious art? Start medieval, trace evolution - Modern taste? Focus on 19th century