Three floors of great art from the 13th century through to the Impressionists, including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet and Munch. As well as showcasing the medieval paintings of local artists the museum traces the history of panel painting in the city from 1300 to 1550. The well designed building dates from 2001 and is situated in the area where the painters and artists of Cologne congregated during the Middle Ages.