About 190 years ago, the Danish painter Martinus Rørbye (1803-1848) and the Danish architect Gottlieb Bindesbøll (1800-1856) met in Italy. They were both on an extended trip abroad and decided to travel further together — across Italy, to the Greek islands and Athens. Here they were given the opportunity to go on to Turkey, and in mid-December 1835 they arrived in Smyrna (today Izmir). After a few days' stay, Rørbye and Bindesbøll set course for Constantinople (today Istanbul).
Here they each made a large number of sketches of mainly folk life and architecture, and they both had a keen interest in the culture and people whom they met on their way. On February 1, 1836, they again left Constantinople.
Rørby's and Bindesbøll's journey to Constantinople was to prove to have significance for both of them.
Tour of the special exhibition.
1 - 4 tickets can be booked per person.
If the meeting time is later than 10 minutes before the start of the tour, your reserved seat will be released.
Davids Samling is an art museum located in the heart of Copenhagen. The museum houses one of the grandest collections of art from the Islamic world in the West, as well as an outstanding selection of older European art and an exquisite representation of recent Danish painting, sculpture and ceramics. The museum offers a unique museum experience where visitors can immerse themselves in the works of art and the many stories they tell.
David's Collection is noted for its extensive collection of arts and crafts from the Islamic world, spanning from Spain in the west to India in the east and covering the period from the 7th to the 19th centuries. The collection is the largest of its kind in Scandinavia and among the ten most significant in the Western world. The museum also presents older European art from the 17th to 19th centuries, including furniture, ceramics and paintings from well-known artists.
In addition to the large and impressive collections, the museum also houses special exhibitions. David's Collection offers guided tours every Wednesday and on weekends where visitors can learn more about the art and its history. Visitors can plan their visit by finding opening hours, location and other practical information on the museum's website, and can have great