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Berlin's Gemäldegalerie Berlin holds 10 works by Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Sandro Botticelli in Berlin
Botticelli in Berlin
The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin holds several significant Botticelli panels, including the Portrait of a Young Woman — sometimes associated with Simonetta Vespucci, the Florentine noblewoman celebrated in his circle, though the attribution is debated — and a Madonna and Child with Saints from his middle period. Berlin's collection is often underestimated relative to Florence's, but for visitors who have already seen the Uffizi or who want to see his work without the crowds that gather around Primavera and the Birth of Venus, the Gemäldegalerie offers a quieter encounter.
The context is also useful: Berlin's early Italian collection sits alongside the Flemish and German panels that were Botticelli's contemporaries in northern Europe, which can shift how you read his work.
Planning your visit
The Gemäldegalerie is in the Kulturforum complex, separate from Museum Island. The Italian rooms are well lit and the collection labels are detailed. It is one of the less-visited major collections in Berlin, which makes it among the more pleasant.
Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Berlin · 10 works on display
The Gemäldegalerie holds one of Europe's finest collections of Old Master painting — over 1,700 works spanning the 13th to 18th centuries, with particular strength in Dutch and Flemish masters. The building is purpose-built and easy to navigate; allow at least three hours.
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About the artist
Sandro Botticelli
Italian · Early Renaissance · 1445–1510
Botticelli was the foremost painter of the Florentine Early Renaissance, working under the patronage of the Medici family. His mythological paintings The Birth of Venus and Primavera, both in the Uffizi, are among the most celebrated images in Western art. Almost all of his major works remain in Florence.
Key works
The Birth of VenusPrimaveraThe Adoration of the Magi
Frequently asked questions
How many Sandro Botticelli paintings are on display in Berlin?
Our current data shows 10 Sandro Botticelli paintings on display in Berlin, spread across the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Berlin has the most Sandro Botticelli paintings?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin holds all 10 known Sandro Botticelli works in Berlin.
Where else can I see Sandro Botticelli's paintings?
Sandro Botticelli's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Sandro Botticelli →
Planning your visit to Berlin
Berlin's main art museums are clustered on Museum Island (Museumsinsel), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a second concentration around Potsdamer Platz and the Kulturforum. The Berlin Museum Pass (3-day) covers the Gemäldegalerie, Alte Nationalgalerie, and all state museums for a single price. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn network makes most museums accessible within 10 minutes.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.