Long thought lost and only recently identified, Madonna of the Cherries is among Netherlandish artist Quentin Metsys’s most beautiful and celebrated paintings. In this talk, curator Anne Woollett introduces the rediscovered painting to the public for the first time. Using a wide array of illustrations, Woollett unveils the fascinating history— including an intriguing relationship to Leonardo da Vinci—and symbolism of one of Getty’s newest acquisitions.
Introducing Quentin Metsys: A Closer Look
Talk
Madonna of the Cherries, about 1520–1525, Quentin Metsys. Oil on panel, 29 5/8 × 24 3/4 in. Getty Museum, 2024.56
About
Speaker
Anne Woollett
Curator
Anne received her MA from The Courtauld Institute of Art and PhD from Columbia University. She joined the Getty Museum in 1998 and specializes in Flemish, Dutch, and German painting before 1800. Anne’s research interests include the works of Rubens and Rembrandt, collaboration in painting, collecting Netherlandish art in the Western United States, corporate devotional practice, and the technical study of works of art.
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Duration
Approximately 1 hour
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