Art & CultureArt History

Applying art historical analysis: Stefan Lochner’s Madonna of the Rose Bower

Stefan Lochner, Madonna of the Rose Bower, c. 1440–42, oil on oak panel, 50.5 x 40 cm (Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne). A conversation with Dr....

Ottomans & Venetians: Gentile Bellini, Saint Mark Preaching in Alexandria

Gentile Bellini (completed by Giovanni Bellini), Saint Mark Preaching in Alexandria, 1504–07, oil on canvas, 347 x 770 cm (Brera Pinacoteca, Milan) speakers: Dr. Beth...

Homer’s Odyssey, an ancient fresco cycle

Scenes from Homer's The Odyssey (books 10–12), before 46 B.C.E., fresco, 142 x 292; 142 x 292; 146 x 292; 142 x 292 cm...

Santa Pudenziana – the oldest Christian place of worship in Rome

Apse mosaic in Santa Pudenziana, c. 400 (Rome) A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris source

Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus

Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, marble, 359 C.E., almost 8 x 6 x 5 feet (Museum of the Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Peter...

Martin Schongauer, Madonna of the Rose Bower

Martin Schongauer, Madonna of the Rose Bower, 1473, tempera on panel, 200 x 115 cm (Saint-Martin, Colmar, France). A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker...

Basilica of Constantine (Aula Palatina), Trier

Basilica of Constantine (Aula Palatina), c. 310 C.E., Trier, Germany speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker source

The jeweled Cross of Lothair II

Cross of Lothair II, c. 1000 (Ottonian), oak core, gold, silver, gems, pearls, Augustus spolia cameo, cloisonné enamel, 50 x 38.5 x 2.3 cm,...

Gustave Moreau, Jupiter and Semele

Gustave Moreau, Jupiter and Semele, 1894–95, oil on canvas, 213 x 118 cm (Musée National Gustave-Moreau, Paris). Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth...