Biblical seductresses such as Judith and Salome warn of sin and punishment, while pagan figures—especially Venus, the goddess of love and beauty—celebrate sensual pleasure.
Image gallery
Lucas Cranach d. Ä., Venus und Amor als Honigdieb (Detail), nach 1537
However, Sabine Engel will show you that this contrast is not so easily drawn. Danger lurks everywhere, and beauty is not necessarily a guarantee of goodness.
Just art? What makes the Old Masters so appealing? 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. Topics change weekly.
- Participation fee: 6 euros plus admission
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
Additional information
Dates
June 2026
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