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
Curator Amelia Peck and Research Associate Moira Gallagher speak to Digital about what a period room is and the benefits of publishing the research that informs them online.
Period rooms have a long history in The Met’s American Wing.
In March 2017 The Met partnered with Cultural Heritage Imaging to host a two-day symposium focused on Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) and related techniques in computational photography, including photogrammetry and multiband imaging.
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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
Stonepaste production expanded significantly in the twelfth century, as witnessed by a substantial increase in production centers; advances in established techniques and the development of new ones, especially underglaze painting; a greater sophistication in decoration; and a more marked stylistic divergence between Syrian and Iranian productions.
Scholars have endeavored to locate this technological and artistic growth in the
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Assyrian Sculpture Court (Gallery 401) showcases sculptures from the Assyrian capital city of Nimrud (ancient Kalhu) in a space designed to evoke their original palace setting.
Ashurnasirpal seems to have been the first Assyrian king to line his palace walls
Antonello da Messina is, in a sense, the first truly European painter and his remarkably varied achievements raise issues crucial to our understanding of European art.
Antonello is documented in the city in 1475–76, but his visits may have been more
[René Rasmussen, Gallery AAA, Paris (purchased in Bamako region, Mali) 1953–1961]; Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York, on loan to The Museum of Primitive Art, 1961–1964; The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1964–1978
When humans gradually became careless and wasteful, however, Ci Wara is said to have
