Tears accompany people from the very first second of their lives. In childhood, they often flow freely; later, they are held back—and yet they always return, an expression of joy or sorrow.
Image gallery
Quentin Massys, Klagende Frau aus einer Beweinung Christi (Detail), um 1525
Tears have not always been depicted by painters. Neville Rowley, curator of early Italian painting, invites you on a tour of the Gemäldegalerie to discover their traces in the paintings.
- Participation fee: €6 plus admission.
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
