Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350
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Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines the exceptional moment in the history of Western European art when Sienese artists forged a new way of painting.
Join Dr Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland and co-curator of the exhibition, as she introduces some of the the extraordinary works on display, including works by Duccio, Simone Martini and the brothers Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Artworks which are reunited for the first time in living memory, such as scenes that once formed part of Duccio’s monumental 'Maestà' altarpiece and panels from Simone Martini’s glittering Orsini polyptych will be explored in detail.
Caroline will also examine the evolving status of painting among the arts of Europe and show the central role that Sienese artists played in this story, at home, in other Italian centres, and in the cities and courts of Europe. She will look at examples of gilded glass, illuminated manuscripts, ivory Madonnas, rugs and silks to demonstrate how Siena’s creative energy spilled over between painters, metalworkers, weavers and carvers across Europe.
The exhibition was organised by the National Gallery and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
This session will be delivered in spoken English with British Sign Language interpretation.
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Dr Caroline Campbell is Director of the National Gallery of Ireland. Previously, she was Director of Collections and Research at the National Gallery. A specialist in Italian Renaissance painting, her interests range from the Middle Ages to the contemporary world. During her time at the National Gallery, she curated the exhibitions ‘Mantegna and Bellini’, ‘Building the Picture’ and ‘Duccio | Caro’ among others.
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Supported by Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE



Curator's introduction
Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350
Free
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event will take place in the Pigott Theatre located in the Sainsbury Wing.