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A bespectacled man in a navy suit sits in a wheelchair before an ornate Gothic arch and stained glass.
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The Unicorn Tapestries—In Focus
Join C. Griffith Mann, Michel David-Weill Curator in Charge of The Met Cloisters and Medieval Art, for a look at the seven individual hangings known as “The Unicorn Tapestries.”
C. Griffith Mann
October 29
An ornate blue mythical creature with sweeping wings, curled tail, and patterned feathers fills a worn gold manuscript page beside dark decorative letters.
The Winged Lion of Saint Mark
This small plaque of Mark the Evangelist, represented by a lion holding a book between its wings, stands for many stories that illustrate facets of medieval Christian faith.
Guadalupe Nettel
October 8
White stone figure with wide eyes and a long, ridged beard, clasping his hands across his chest.
On the Standing Male Worshipper
An encounter with an ancient devotional figure reminds us that images can stand in for people.
Adam Eaker
October 6
manuscript painting showing a man with a halo in a blue dress with monks in brown habits in the background and to the right the figure of a man with a halo sleeping and a concealed figure holding a blue dress
Saint Jerome in a Dress
A roundtable discussion explores gender presentation, the history of fashion, and mockery in medieval depictions of Saint Jerome.
Nancy Thebaut, Jesse Darling, Ayla Lepine, and Clovis Maillet
March 24
A blonde, angel looking downwards with a green wing coming out of its back. The angel is draped in a white and red robe.
Raphael: A Life in Nine Objects
Explore the biography of the famed Renaissance artist through a selection of extraordinary works.
Caroline Elenowitz-Hess
March 23
A vibrant depiction of a Hindu deity with six heads and twelve arms, each holding a weapon. He stands before a detailed peacock, surrounded by a majestic array of feathers.
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Gods at the Gate of Modernity—Religious Arts in Colonial Calcutta
This lecture explores how the chromolithographic religious print emerged and proliferated into the pervasive visual language of modern India.
March 20
Gold-background scene showing two male figures, one with wings, in an embrace, framed by red and blue decorative borders.
To Have and to Hold
Spectrum of Desire co-curators Melanie Holcomb and Nancy Thebaut discuss sensuality and sexuality in Medieval art.
Lina Palazzo
March 18
Female figure with long, dark hair and blue skin stands assertively, eyes wide and tongue out. Her multiple arms hold a sword and severed head, and she wears a necklace and belt of body parts.
Seeing Kali Clearly
Wrathful images of the divine in South Asia are meant to protect and nurture, not to be feared.
Vaishnavi Patil
March 9
Silver fish sculpture with emerald green eyes, lifelike scales, and visible details.
Tradition and Celebration Across the Jewish Calendar
How do these exquisite examples of Judaica represent universal themes related to special days in the Jewish calendar?
Riva Arnold
February 20
Scene of a boat procession.
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Celebrating the Divine: Festivals in Ancient Egypt
Join experts for a series of lectures exploring unique festivals that celebrate the gods of ancient Egypt.
December 4, 2025