The world famous Danish museum includes antique sculptures from ancient cultures around the Mediterranean as well as more modern sculptures and an extensive collection of French impressionist, Post-impressionist, and Danish Golden Age paintings.

The book provides thorough information on the history and architecture of the Glyptotek, as well as an aesthetic, atmospheric depiction of the building in relation to the art it contains. It is richly illustrated with new original photos by photographer Anders Sune Berg and architectural drawings, historical photos, and additional source material.