Experience the dynamic art of 14th-century Siena with over a hundred exhibits, showcasing paintings, gilded glass, and ivory works from artists like Duccio and Simone Martini.
The event highlights two large charcoal drawings by the Carracci brothers, showing their preparatory work for the frescoes of Farnese Palace, featuring mythical figures and inspired by Roman art.
Featuring detailed landscapes by José María Velasco, this exhibit showcases 19th-century Mexico, highlighting its natural beauty alongside signs of industrialisation.
Dr Caroline Campbell introduces key artworks by Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers, highlighting their pivotal role in Western European painting.
A discussion challenges idealized views of motherhood in art, considering the real-life complexities of being a mom shown by contemporary artists and writers.
Speakers from major museums talk about the challenges they face when making catalogues of old northern European paintings, covering who these catalogues are for, how they share information, and whether digital or printed versions work best.
