Early Modern Art at the MFA: Private RSA Tours (gratis)
When: Wednesday March 19th
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Meeting point: Main Huntington Entrance, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
(*there will be an MFA point person with a sign in the lobby*)
Space is limited. Please RSVP to: Nicole Cook, Senior Program Manager, Center for Netherlandish Art, at ncook@mfa.org, and please indicate which sessions you prefer.
Block 1:
Session 1.A: 2-3:15pm
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Early Modern Galleries & the Center for Netherlandish Art
Description: Interact with MFA curators and researchers to learn more about the recent reinstallations of galleries featuring Renaissance and Baroque materials, ending with a visit to the Center for Netherlandish Art, a research center launched in 2021 that includes a fellowship program, dedicated library, and a rich roster of activities focused on Dutch and Flemish arts and culture.
Session 1.B: 2:00-3:15pm
Close Looking Object Session in Prints and Drawings Study Room
Description: Engage with MFA curators and researchers in an intimate close looking session to see highlights from the works on paper collections, featuring the collection’s strengths in Northern and Southern European prints, drawings, and rare books.
Block 2:
Session 2.A: 3:30-4:45pm
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Early Modern Galleries & the Center for Netherlandish Art
Description: Interact with MFA curators and researchers to learn more about the recent reinstallations of galleries featuring Renaissance and Baroque materials, ending with a visit to the Center for Netherlandish Art, a research center launched in 2021 that includes a fellowship program, dedicated library, and a rich roster of activities focused on Dutch and Flemish arts and culture.
Session 2.B: 3:30-4:45pm
Close Looking Object Session in Prints and Drawings Study Room
Description: Engage with MFA curators and researchers in an intimate close looking session to see highlights from the works on paper collections, featuring the collection’s strengths in Northern and Southern European prints, drawings, and rare books.
