Tracing the lineage of European art through 120 master drawings

Raphael to Renoir: Drawings from the Collection of Jean Bonna · 23:00 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Explore a rare survey of artistic evolution from the Renaissance to the late 19th century. This exhibition highlights how masters across centuries used drawing as a primary vehicle for innovation.

Curator Carmen Bambach presents the first comprehensive look at the Jean Bonna collection, featuring 120 works that span nearly four hundred years of history. The selection covers diverse artistic schools from Italy, Northern Europe, France, and Great Britain.

The collection bridges the gap between Old Masters like Raphael and Rembrandt and modern icons such as Van Gogh and Renoir. By showcasing artists ranging from Carpaccio to Gauguin, the exhibition illustrates the progression of European aesthetics toward 1900.

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