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The Rabbit and the Rose: Botanical and Zoological Imagery in Renaissance Prints

The Cleveland Museum of Art

  • Date Tuesday, September 05, 2023
  • Time 12:00PM - 12:30PM
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The Cleveland Museum of Art

Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more

Speaker: Emily J. Peters, Curator of Prints and Drawings

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 12:00 p.m.Gartner Auditorium

Come to the CMA for a quick bite of art history. Every first Tuesday of each month, join curators, conservators, scholars, and other museum staff for 30-minute talks on objects currently on display in the museum galleries.

Have you ever wanted to know the meanings behind the many flowers and animals that appear in European art? In this talk, curator Emily J. Peters discusses the abundant symbolism surrounding botanical and zoological imagery in Renaissance prints, coinciding with the exhibition Love Gardens / Forbidden Fruit.

Photo: The Flight into Egypt, 1470–74. Martin Schongauer (German, c. 1450–1491). Engraving; 25.5 x 17.1 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1954.260

The Rabbit and the Rose: Botanical and Zoological Imagery in Renaissance Prints

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