Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City's most beloved institutions, with millions of visitors every year. It also has one of the more comprehensive collections of art in the world, from modern art to the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur, a structure that is one of the museum's most popular attractions.
It isn't, however, the priciest. What artwork did the Met acquire in its most expensive purchase ever, in 2004?
a) Jackson Pollock's "Autumn Rhythm"
b) Limbourg Brothers' "Belles Heures of Jean de France"
c) Duccio's "Madonna and Child"
d) Van Gogh's "Self-Portrait with Straw Hat"
Check back on Thursday for answers to this week's trivia question!
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