Khanenko Museum's Old Masters Evacuated from Kyiv, Now on View in Aschaffenburg
The Khanenko National Museum in Kyiv evacuated its Old Master collection—including works by Rembrandt and Rubens, as well as Madonnas and depictions of fires—due to the war in Ukraine. The collection is now on display in Aschaffenburg, Germany, offering a rare opportunity to see these artworks that were hidden for safekeeping. The exhibition highlights the cultural heritage threatened by the conflict and the international effort to preserve it.
Key facts
- The Khanenko National Museum in Kyiv evacuated its Old Master collection.
- The collection includes works by Rembrandt and Rubens.
- The artworks were moved due to the war in Ukraine.
- The collection is now exhibited in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
- The exhibition features Madonnas and depictions of fires.
- The evacuation was necessary to protect cultural heritage.
- The display in Aschaffenburg provides access to artworks usually housed in Kyiv.
- The exhibition underscores the impact of war on cultural institutions.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Khanenko National Museum
Locations
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Aschaffenburg
- Germany