Don't Hesitate, Head Straight Here When You're in Madrid

Out of the four museums I visited in Madrid, the Sorolla Museum is small yet beautiful, and it's my favorite. I originally didn't know about its existence, but after seeing Sorolla's "Boys on the Beach" at the Prado, I fell in love with it. I looked up Sorolla's house museum in Madrid and decided to rush over there immediately after lunch. ✨ Recommended to come around three or four o'clock when there are fewer people and the light is still good. Upon entering, you'll find a courtyard that's stunningly beautiful, with winding paths that you can photograph for a long time. It's absolutely gorgeous in sunlight. Pass through the courtyard, turn left and go downstairs, then turn left again upon entering, and you'll find the ticket area and shop. Admission is free for students under 25, but a regular full ticket is only 3 euros. ✨ This was the house where Sorolla settled after traveling to various places and lived until his death. Inside, it contains collections, furniture, ceramics, jewelry, letters, photographs, sculptures, and a large number of paintings. There are over 1,200 paintings and sketches alone. After his death, his wife donated the house and all its contents to the Spanish government with the request to open a museum in memory of her husband. ✨ The entire house is restored to its original living room, bedroom, studio, and kitchen. The place is filled with ample light, and walking through it, I suddenly understood why Monet said Sorolla was a master of light. Light is a very, very important part of his life and creation. Not only does the studio have large windows that allow light to fully enter, but the garden was also designed by him personally. Every corner perfectly showcases the charm of sunlight, so beautiful it brings tears to your eyes. Because of his love, he was able to reach the pinnacle. Another important element in his paintings is the sea. Unlike many other artists who often depict the sea as distant and mysterious, with humans seeming insignificant before it, Sorolla's sea coexists with humans, warm and peaceful, like another character in the paintings. The combination of light and sea makes me want to run to a deserted beach. After the visit, I returned to the ticket area and bought postcards of my two favorite paintings. #SorollaMuseum #JoaquínSorolla #BoysOnTheBeach#BeachStroll #LoveConquersTime #Let'sGoToTheSea