SPOTLIGHT ON RENAISSANCE BRONZES

An Exclusive Talk for Members of the Ashmolean

This event takes place onsite in the Headley Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom

Onsite tickets are £15, online tickets are £10. Booking is essential

Please note tickets will be available shortly.

With Dr Jeremy Warren, Honorary Curator of Sculpture 

In this talk, Dr Jeremy Warren will discuss depictions of love and poetry to be found in the Ashmolean's world-class collection of small bronze sculptures.

Renaissance statue of a female figure, perhaps Venus, possibly circle of Francesco Raibolini 'Francia', c. 1495-1505 © Ashmolean Museum

Whether sacred or profane, love is everywhere in Renaissance sculpture. It can be seen in so many small bronzes, from statuettes to the small reliefs known as plaquettes, but also in utensils such as inkstands and caskets.  

The talk will showcase exquisite pieces, many featuring in Jeremy's recently-published Ashmolean book 'The Beauty of Bronze' and include works from the fabulous collection of small Renaissance bronzes assembled by the Victorian collector Charles Drury Fortnum. 

The event is onsite in the Headley Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom.

Tickets are only available to Members of the Ashmolean.

Onsite tickets are £15 and online tickets are £10.

Tickets will be available soon.

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