The Hermitage, Selected treasures from a great museum

The Hermitage showcases some of the most famous treasures from the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, including Leonardo's Benois Madonna and Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son, as well as superb examples of Scythian gold, ancient Egyptian statues, and Russian decorative art. With an introduction by Professor Mikhail Piotrovsky, director of the museum, and a detailed floor plan, The Hermitage is an indispensable guide to a remarkable museum.