SPOTLIGHT ON RENAISSANCE BRONZES

An Exclusive Talk for Members of the Ashmolean

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

In-person tickets are £15 and online tickets are £10. Booking is essential.

Tickets will be available to book soon.

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

The Beauty of Bronze by Jeremy Warren bookcover

 

 
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. 

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

In-person tickets are £15 and online tickets are £10. Booking is essential. Book below.

Tickets are only available to Members of the Ashmolean.

Tickets will be available to book soon.

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