Gemäldegalerie Berlin Pairs Botticelli to Lempicka in Portraiture Survey

At the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the Gemäldegalerie (Old Master Paintings) has launched a unique exhibition titled “Portraits! Surprising Encounters from Botticelli to Lempicka.” This showcase features five centuries of portrait art, highlighting pieces by renowned artists including Botticelli, Lempicka, Mino da Fiesole, Rogier van der Weyden, Dürer, Giorgione, Rubens, and Gainsborough. The artworks are displayed in unexpected combinations, unveiling remarkable similarities and intriguing connections. Viewers are encouraged to contemplate themes of self-presentation, roles, and character. Many pieces have not been exhibited together before, offering fresh perspectives that animate the collection. This exhibition is part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin's initiative and can be found at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.