[1] LOUVRE, PARIS
The Golden Age — the Age of Enlightenment. Head to Paris’s world-famous museum to see works from the Spanish school of the 17th century, including Murillo and Ribeira, along with personal journals from Goya, representing the 18th century. Runs 12 Jul—15 Oct. www.louvre.fr

[2] V&A, LONDON
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947—1957. Admire Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga at this glamorous exhibition. 22 Sep 2007—6 Jan 2008. www.vam.ac.uk

[3] IMMA, DUBLIN
Lucian Freud. Ireland’s Modern Art Museum shows off work from arguably the most important fi gurative painter of the last six decades, including some recent pieces. 6 Jun—2 Sep. www.imma.ie

[4] ROYAL MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS OF BELGIUM, BRUSSELS
Rubens, a Genius at Work. A major study of 50 of their own Rubens works are backed up by 60 pieces from other top museums. 14 Sep 2007—27 Jan 2008. www.fine-arts-museum.be

[5] BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON
The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army.See objects from one of the 20th century’s best archaeological fi nds — the tomb of the First Emperor. 13 Sep 2007 —6 Apr 2008. www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

[6] NATIONAL MUSEUM, EDINBURGH
Picasso: Fired with Passion. Exploring the artist’s life between 1947 and 1961, the show features ceramics and other work, along with mementoes. 6 Jul—28 Oct. www.nms.ac.uk

[7] FUNDACIÓ MIRÓ,BARCELONA
Sean Scully. This retrospective of the Irish-born US painter and Turner prize nominee features a collection of his paintings, drawings and photography. 28 Jun—30 Sep. www.bcn.fjmiro.cat

[8] THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA MUSEUM, MADRID
Van Gogh: the Last Landscapes.See work from the artist’s fi nal months, when he lived near Paris, and produced over 70 paintings. 12 Jun—16 Sep. www.museothyssen.org

[9] [10] MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM, LIVERPOOL
Magical History Tour. To celebrate Liverpool’s 800th anniversary this year and its European Capital of Culture status in 2008, the show takes you on a tour of the city from its beginnings as a tiny fi shing village to its life as a busy port. 28 Jul 2007 —27 Sep 2009. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

[10] NEW NATIONAL GALLERY, BERLIN
19th Century French Masterpieces. Dive into 147 works of art at the gallery, which has brought them over from MoMA in New York. Head to the Berlin space to see paintings from such names as Manet, Courbet, Monet and Matisse, together with sculptures from the likes of Rodin and Degas. 1 Jun—7 Oct. www.smb.museum/

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