Exotic fabrics, precious spices, pilgrims, traders and envoys – the Orient has fascinated the people of Europe since the Middle Ages. For the Orient and the Occident have never merely represented contrasts, but also cultural exchange and mutual inspiration.
Image gallery
Cima da Conegliano, Die Heilung des Anianus durch den hl. Markus (Detail), 1497–1499
Sabine Engel will explore how European painting perceived the Orient and what these depictions reveal about their own era.
Simply art? What is it that makes the Old Masters so captivating? What stories do they tell in their paintings across the ages? How can we decipher their messages? Join us to 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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