Exhibition on Screen: Easter in Art: A Virtual Speed Cinema Presentation

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El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) (Greek, 1541 - 1614), Christ Cleansing the Temple, probably before 1570, oil on panel, Samuel H. Kress Collection 1957.14.4

Matthias Grünewald (German, c. 1475/1480 - 1528), The Small Crucifixion, c. 1511/1520, oil on panel, Samuel H. Kress Collection 1961.9.19

Pietro Perugino (Umbrian, c. 1450 - 1523), The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene [middle panel], c. 1482/1485, oil on panel transferred to canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection 1937.1.27.b

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Exhibition on Screen

Easter in Art
Directed by Phil Grabsky

Streaming starts Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, April 8

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The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2,000 years. It is among the most frequently interpreted events of all time, as recounted by the gospels and crafted by the greatest artists in history.

From the triumphant to the savage, the ethereal to the tactile, some of western civilization’s greatest artworks focus on this pivotal moment. This beautifully crafted film explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the time of the early Christians to the present day.

Shot on location in Israel, the United States and throughout Europe, the film explores the different ways artists – including Caravaggio, Raphael, Leonardo, El Greco, Bosch, Rembrandt, Munch, Michelangelo and more–have portrayed the Easter story through the ages. Whether you are religious or not, this extraordinary film narrates not only the greatest story ever told, but arguably the greatest story ever painted—a story that reveals much about the history of civilization. 2020, U.K., DCP, 86 minutes. Recommended for 12+.