Art and Culture Before 1500
Ferrara’s political rise under the rule of the Este family was crowned by its elevation to the status of a duchy in 1471. This created the ideal conditions for an extraordinary flourishing of art and culture.
Image gallery
Ercole de’ Roberti, Johannes der Täufer (Detail), um 1480
Martin Hanßen presents the masterpieces of this period and discusses one of the most original and fascinating chapters of the Italian Renaissance.
Simply art? What is it that makes the Old Masters so captivating? What stories do they tell in their paintings across the ages? How can we decipher their messages? Join us to discuss details of the works on display as well as their historical context. The topics change weekly.
- Participation fee: 6 euros plus admission
- Limited number of places. Online booking recommended.
Additional information
Dates
November 2026
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