Treasury (Šv. Mykolo g. 9)
We invite you to the exhibition from September 25th.
Technological advancements, new forms of devotion and geographical discoveries changed the world's perception in the 16th century. People no longer sought to control nature by transforming it into perfect geometric shapes, and the emerging interest in landscapes during this period reflected this newfound mindset. Landscapes invited viewers to focus on details and reflect on the Holy Scriptures, allowing them to imagine and meditate on biblical stories or scenes from the Passion of Christ in the here and now. This resulted from modern devotion, which emerged in northern Germany and the Netherlands and spread to the works of Italian masters and throughout the Catholic world through cultural ties.
Works of art created in Western Europe and Lithuania during the late 16th and 17th centuries reveal the development of landscape in sacred art at the intersection of the Renaissance and Baroque, as well as the transformation of landscape in Baroque art. Excerpts from the poetry of Motiejus Kazimieras Sarbievijus also illustrate the era's intellectual context, highlighting the significance of nature imagery in 17th-century Catholic spirituality.
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Curator dr. Tomas Riklius
Coordinators: Indraja Kubilytė-Bogan, dr. Laura Petrauskaitė, Akvilė Melkūnaitė, Ramunė Savickaitė, Greta Šenderovienė
Architect Sigita Simona Paplauskaitė
Designer Jurgis Griškevičius
Exhibition installation works were carried out by Martynas Jakaitis
Sound designer Marius Juknevičius
Lighting designer Justas Bø
Scent created by „Smells Like Spells“
Copy-editor Audra Kairienė
Translator Greta Kaikarytė
Exhibits were loaned by: Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, Lithuanian National Museum of Art, National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, Vilnius University Library, The Lithuanian Art Centre TARTLE, Kaunas Archdiocese Museum, Šiauliai “Aušros” Museum, Rokiškis Regional Museum, Kretinga museum ir Thre Samogitian Art Museum.
Museum sponsors: Vilnius Archdiocese, Lithuanian council for culture
Exhibition sponsor Vilnius City Municipality
Media sponsors: bernardinai.lt, “Vaga”, “Artuma”, “IQ”, “Kelionė”, “Magnicifat”
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