Old Masters in Context: Naples, Sacred and Profane

Royal intrigue and art history intertwine in an evening led by Dr. John Witty, Assistant Curator at the Lowe Art Museum. Specializing in fourteenth-century Italian art, Witty will illuminate how donor portraits in an altarpiece from the museum’s Kress Collection can be identified as claimants to the throne of Queen Johanna I of Naples. The program will also feature a performance of period music by the vocal ensemble Ampersand, adding a vivid dimension to the historical context. This event takes place Thursday, November 6.