Sint-Justus Skull Returns to Zutphen for Rubens Exhibition
The Stedelijk Museum Zutphen presents 'Heiligen & Helden – Sint-Justus, Rubens en de pelgrims', an exhibition exploring pilgrimage, faith, and veneration. The centerpiece is the reunion of two masterpieces: the skull of Saint Justus, returning to Zutphen after 240 years, and Peter Paul Rubens' painting 'Le Miracle de St. Just' (1629), created for this relic. The exhibition features loans from Belgium and the Netherlands, including 14th-century pilgrim badges, flasks, indulgences, prayer cards, and contemporary souvenirs from the Camino de Santiago. A second exhibition at the adjacent Museum Henriëtte Polak, 'Iconische foto's van Eddy Posthuma', showcases intimate photographs by Eddy Posthuma (1931-2021), including 'Moeder en kind' (1971) and 'No Pope Here' (1969), illustrating saints and heroes in various forms. The exhibition is set in a darkened hall with spotlights on drawings and floor plans, accompanied by church singing.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Heiligen & Helden – Sint-Justus, Rubens en de pelgrims' is held at the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen.
- The skull of Saint Justus returns to Zutphen after 240 years.
- Peter Paul Rubens' painting 'Le Miracle de St. Just' (1629) is displayed alongside the skull.
- The exhibition includes loans from Belgium and the Netherlands.
- 14th-century pilgrim badges and flasks are on view.
- Contemporary souvenirs from the Camino de Santiago are included.
- A second exhibition at Museum Henriëtte Polak features photographs by Eddy Posthuma.
- Posthuma's works 'Moeder en kind' (1971) and 'No Pope Here' (1969) are mentioned.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Eddy Posthuma
Institutions
- Stedelijk Museum Zutphen
- Museum Henriëtte Polak
Locations
- Zutphen
- Netherlands
- Belgium