Tag Archives: Religious Art

From the Collection–Caspar David Friedrich

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Although the Milwaukee Art Museum has a fantastic collection of German art, one of the things I wish we had is a painting by Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). Friedrich is one of the most important German artists from the Romantic … Continue reading →

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Gothic Ivories Project

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

It’s always exciting to be contacted by colleagues at other museums about objects in the Museum’s permanent collection.  It helps us find out more information about what we have! In early 2010, I was contacted by Dr. Catherine Yvard, the … Continue reading →

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From the Collection – Neapolitan Crèche (Nativity Scene)

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

It’s that time of year again!  The Museum’s Neapolitan crèche is on view in the galleries for the holiday season. You’ll find it in Gallery 4 of the Collection Galleries, with European art. The origin of the popular Christmas tradition … Continue reading →

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