Plunging birds of prey, curling vines, diamonds, and circles—Martin Hanßen discusses the various patterns that can be found on painted silk fabrics in numerous paintings from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
Image gallery
Böhmisch, Glatzer Madonna (Detail), um 1350
At the time these paintings were created, these fabrics were highly relevant: they reflect contemporary fashion trends, economic networks, and the social reality of the era.
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.
IN GERMAN
Additional information
Dates
July 2026
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
| ||
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
