OLD MASTER PAINTINGS AT THE HERMITAGE

May 25: 5 p.m.

Join us for a virtual visit to the Hermitage Museum, or the Gosudárstvennyj Ermitáž as it is known in Russian. 

Located in St. Petersburg, this is the second-largest museum in the world, with over three million objects. It was founded by the Empress Catherine the Great, one of the most enlightened rulers of her era, in 1764, when she acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky. This initial acquisition was later enriched by numerous other purchases throughout Europe. Today, the Hermitage occupies six historic buildings, including the former residence of Russian emperors. This lecture will focus on the collection of old master paintings.

Structure: The lecture is a live event via zoom: a brief check and introduction, to ensure that participants have been able to connect, followed by a slide-presentation of about 50-60 minutes, and a Q&A discussion of about 20-30 minutes. Participants do not have to sign up for a zoom account. The link to the lecture is sent on the day of the event.

Fee: 20 USD per person