Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466 – 1536) was the most famous Dutch humanist of his day. A noted theologian and classical scholar, he published new editions in Latin and Greek of the New Testament, and his sermons and satirical writings were widely disseminated
It would have been while the painting was in the collection of John, Lord Lumley,
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
About the authors Praise Since earliest human history, peoples around the globe have
The institution of slavery existed in Africa long before the arrival of Europeans and was widespread at the period of economic contact.
It would be impossible to argue, however, that transatlantic trade did not have a
This loan exhibition of Japanese bamboo art will showcase more than 80 works created by accomplished artists from the late 19th century to the present.
baskets and sculptures created by accomplished artists, including all six masters who have
Keith Christiansen, John Pope-Hennessy Chairman of the Department of European Paintings, introduces Charles Le Brun’s monumental portrait of Everhard Jabach and his family.
Charles Wrightsman Gift, 2014 (2014.250) «Ever wonder what it would have been like
In July 2023 MetLiveArts welcomed three-time GRAMMY®-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant for an exclusive recording session in the Unicorn Tapestries Room at The Met Cloisters
For Salvant, also a skilled textile artist, the tapestries have been a source of
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
February 1, 2019 Ancient Egyptian Amulets An amulet is an object believed to have
Managing Editor Michael Cirigliano II takes a walk through an exhibition of works on paper by Eugène Delacroix with Assistant Curator Ashley Dunn to discuss Delacroix’s artistic practice, as well as his love of nature and literature.
comprehensive retrospective of the artist’s work in North America, but visitors also have
Curator Daniëlle Kisluk-Grosheide on the reconsideration of European decorative arts.
Sometimes we are asked: “Do you have an object similar to what is depicted in this
Associate Administrator R. Theo Margelony shares research on the history of the rose as a floral charge.
true-born gentleman And stands upon the honour of his birth, If he suppose that I have
