The depiction of the nude human form has been a major theme in European art long before the Renaissance. It is also the story of a constantly evolving ideal of beauty, shaped by shifting social views and circumstances.
Image gallery
Jan Gossaert, Neptun und Amphitrite (Detail), 1516
Sabine Engel takes us on a journey through the centuries to illustrate this. Both Christian and mythological themes come into play along the way.
Just art? What makes the Old Masters so captivating? What stories do they tell in their paintings across the ages? How can we decipher their messages?
Discuss details of the exhibited works as well as their historical contexts. The topics change weekly.
- Participation fee: 6 euros plus admission
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
Additional information
Dates
August 2026
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