THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY | SALVADOR DALI post-impressionism

THE PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY | SALVADOR DALI post-impressionismPainted in 1931 by the Spanish artist Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that this wonderful painting was inspired by Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

The painting depicts the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples

as it was sold for $71

The most famous painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris

The painting depicts a city guard moving out

led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq

Located on the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City

The painting was completed around 1665 and is on display in the Mauritshuis Gallery in the Hague

this one is by far the most famous as it is his last self-portrait and one of the few that depicts him without a beard

McLean's song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist

and it is also thought that this wonderful painting was inspired by Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity

The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York

The painting was the inspiration for the song "Vincent" (also known as "starry starry night") by Don McLean