Oct 16 2022
Flesh and Fabric: New Light on a Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti

Flesh and Fabric: New Light on a Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti

Presented by Harvard Art Museums at Harvard Art Museums

At the top of a painting of a Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti (c. 1280–1348), an angel holds in one hand an unfurled scroll and in the other a bloody tunic. Never previously noted, let alone explained, this unique combination of motifs provides the key to understanding the panel’s unusual imagery. It sheds fresh light on the complex nexus between art, piety, and theology in 14th-century Italy, in particular at Assisi—the site of the mother house of the Franciscan order, where the panel most likely was made. This talk integrates the results of the recent technical examination of the panel and related art-historical research.

Admission Info

Free admission, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Reservations may be arranged by clicking on the event on this form beginning on Thursday, October 6, after 10am.

Additional time info:

The lecture will take place in Menschel Hall, Lower Level. Doors will open at 1:30pm.

Dates & Times

2022/10/16 - 2022/10/16

Location Info

Harvard Art Museums

32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility Info

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance.