5 Artworks to See at the Metropolitan Museum of Art | Behind the Masterpiece

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Every year, more than seven million people from around the globe visit the celebrated galleries and exhibitions of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. With 17 curatorial departments and more than 2 million works in its permanent collections, The Met contains more treasures than most visitors will ever be able to see in a lifetime. To help guide your trip, here are 5 of the most important artworks to see on your visit!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Temple of Dendur
3:12 - Death of Socrates
6:20 - Portrait of Madame X
8:23 - Washington Crossing the Delaware
10:50 - Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru
12:46 - Conclusion

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