Chamonix, located at the base of Mont Blanc, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Known as the birthplace of modern mountaineering, this town offers breathtaking views, world-class skiing, and a vibrant après-ski scene. In the summer, Chamonix transforms into a haven for hikers and climbers, with trails that provide stunning panoramas of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.