Toward the end of the Middle Ages, the gold ground commonly used in European painting was increasingly replaced by expansive landscapes and magnificent architectural backdrops.
Image gallery
Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael, Der Damplatz in Amsterdam (Detail), um 1675
Art historians Pierluigi Feliciano and Henrik Engel explore the stylistic evolution of the depiction of buildings and cityscapes in art from the Renaissance and Baroque periods through the 18th century.
Topics:
- September 5, 2026: Middle Ages
- October 10, 2026: Renaissance
- November 7, 2026: Baroque
- December 5, 2026: 18th Century
Participation fee: 10 euros plus admission
Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
