Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450-1500

About the Exhibition

This exhibition centers on bronze sculpture made in Siena, Italy between 1450 and 1500, exploring the artistic innovation and identity of the period. It highlights the importance of Sienese bronze-casting technique in European art history, showing how artists of the time expressed myth, religion, and political symbolism through bronze. Featured artists include sculptors from across Europe such as Martin Schongauer, with representative works including 'Back of an Angel' and 'Hand of God.' The exhibition includes a total of 30 bronze sculptures, helping visitors understand the artistic currents of Siena and the turning point in art of this period. The works, which reveal the bronze-casting process and the artists' creative approach in particular, leave a strong impression on visitors.