Public Lecture: Conserving Artemisia Gentileschi’s Hercules and Omphale
The Wadsworth presents a gallery viewing and conversation centered on Artemisia Gentileschi’s Hercules and Omphale, a painting severely damaged in the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Senior conservator Ulrich Birkmaier and curator Oliver Tostmann unpack the meticulous conservation process and Artemisia’s lasting impact, revealing how scholarship and care can restore both artwork and legacy.
