Just Art?! A Golden Age on the Rhine

Köln war nicht nur wirtschaftlicher Knotenpunkt und religiöses Zentrum, sondern auch künstlerisch tonangebend.

Meister des Marienlebens, Madonna mit Heiligen in der Rosenlaube (Detail), um 1470

Cologne—the largest and most important metropolis in the Holy Roman Empire during the late Middle Ages. The city was not only an economic hub and religious center but also a leading force in the arts. Extraordinary treasures of painting have been preserved from that era. Yet it is almost impossible to associate a name with a specific painting. Martin Hanßen sheds light on the matter.
Just art? What makes the Old Masters so captivating? What stories do they tell in their paintings across the ages? How can we decipher their messages? Discuss details of the exhibited works as well as their historical contexts. Topics change weekly.

Participation fee: 6 euros plus admission
Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.Translated with DeepL

Meeting point: information

Price info: plus admission

Price: €6.00

Booking: booking/prior registration recommended

Next date:

• Date Sunday, 23/August/2026 14:00 bis 15:00
• Venue Gemäldegalerie
• Address Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten