The ancient Roman ruins fascinated not only scholars but also numerous artists in the early modern period. From the Renaissance to the 18th century, both religious paintings and those with secular themes were often embellished with ancient architecture and sculptures. These ancient elements were not merely a fashion statement; their quotation-like nature often carried a deeper meaning.
Image gallery
Maarten van Heemskerck: Momus tadelt die Werke der Götter, 1561
Art historian Henrik Engel and archaeologist Pierluigi Feliciano will discuss various topics in front of works from the Gemäldegalerie.
- Participation fee: €10 plus admission
- Limited number of participants
- Online booking recommended
TOPICS
- September 13: Renaissance! The Rebirth of Antiquity
- October 11: Ancient Architecture in Renaissance and Baroque Painting
- November 8: Ancient Marble Sculpture as Inspiration for Renaissance and Baroque Painting
- December 13: Literary Sources: Ovid's Metamorphoses
(IN GERMAN)
Additional information
Meeting point: information
Price info: plus admission
Price: €10.00
Booking: booking/prior registration recommended
Price info: plus admission
Price: €10.00
Booking: booking/prior registration recommended
