Date

Jan 24 2026

Time

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Cost

Free
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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.

Location

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Organizer

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Website
https://www.thewadsworth.org/