Hermitage Masterpieces (1992): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1992, Hermitage Masterpieces is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Formerly the palace of Czars, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg is now one of the world's largest museums, drawing three and a half million visitors per year. This superbly mastered DVD series is a guided tour of the works in the galleries as well as a compelling lesson in art history. The 540 minute series examines some of the sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and glassware pieces found within the four pavillions, as well as the impressive European-style architecture of the museum itself. Researched and authenticated by the Hermitage Museum and lavishly photographed, the series covers such styles as Classical, Neo-Classical, Baroque, Gothic, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism. As well, it showcases works by such masters as Rodin, Goya, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso. Be captivated by the history and culture of this breath taking collection of visual art masterpieces.

Who’s in it. Hermitage Masterpieces stars R. Parsons as Narrator (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Hermitage Masterpieces sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hermitage Masterpieces page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hermitage Masterpieces tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.