A Motif Takes Europe by Storm
Why did the Madonna and Child become the most popular motif in European art history? How did her image evolve from the medieval icon to the Renaissance? And what do aliens have to do with all this? Join Florian Schmitt (without a spaceship) on an exciting journey through art history.
Image gallery
Lippo Memmi, Maria mit dem Kind (Detail), 1333
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 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.
IN GERMAN
Additional information
Dates
November 2026
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