Painting with Beeswax: Funerary Portraits from Roman Egypt
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Harvard Art Museums
Free
Join encaustic artist Francisco Benitez and paintings conservator Kate Smith as they discuss the ancient process of painting with beeswax.
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- Ages: Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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Free admission, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Reservations may be arranged by clicking on the event on this form beginning on Monday, October 24, after 10am.
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
The lecture will take place in Menschel Hall, Lower Level.
Dates and Times
Thu, November 3 2022 6PM – 7:30PM
Doors will open at 5:30pm.
Following the lecture, guests are invited to visit the exhibition on Level 3.
Additional information
Ancient artists from Roman-period Egypt created portraits on wooden panels to be placed on mummified bodies. The main technique used for these portraits was encaustic (wax) painting. These paintings can now be seen in museum collections around the world. In this presentation and conversation, contemporary encaustic artist Francisco Benitez and conservator of paintings Kate Smith will employ their expertise to bring new understanding to these ancient objects and allow us to appreciate the skills of the painters who made them 2,000 years ago.
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Last updated October 25, 2022.
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