Musée de Picardie : behind this enigmatic name, there hides a surpri- sing, multi-faceted and rich place. The first museum of France, built in Amiens in the 19th century to house, among other things, the archaeological finds of local excavations, the Musée de Picardie saw its collections grow over the years thanks to works deposited by the State, donations and bequests that greatly broadened its scope. Today, housing an ambivalent range of works, it invites visitors to travel through the history of western art, from prehistory to our times. This book reveals the essence of this eclectic collection via 120 iconic works that hold many surprises and beautiful encounters.