Le secret du cortège (The Secret of Courtship)
c. 1927
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Le secret du cortège (The Secret of Courtship)
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
c. 1927
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2 works across 1 institution
Madrid's Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía holds 2 works by René Magritte (1898–1967) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Works by René Magritte are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid · 2 works on display
The Reina Sofía houses Spain's national collection of 20th and 21st century art, most famously Picasso's Guernica. A former hospital augmented by a striking glass tower extension; one of Europe's finest modern art museums.
Grelots roses, ciels en lambeaux (Pink Bells, Tattered Skies)
c. 1930
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Grelots roses, ciels en lambeaux (Pink Bells, Tattered Skies)
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
c. 1930
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René Magritte
Belgian · Surrealism · 1898–1967
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Key works
The Treachery of ImagesThe Son of ManThe Human Condition
Frequently asked questions
How many René Magritte paintings are on display in Madrid?
Our current data shows 2 René Magritte paintings on display in Madrid, spread across the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Madrid has the most René Magritte paintings?
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía holds all 2 known René Magritte works in Madrid.
Where else can I see René Magritte's paintings?
René Magritte'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 René Magritte →
Planning your visit to Madrid
The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza are all within 10 minutes' walk of each other along the Paseo del Prado. The Prado offers free entry from 6–8pm Monday to Saturday and 5–7pm on Sundays. A Paseo del Arte combined ticket gives discounted access to all three.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.