Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500

The first exhibition devoted to Siena's bronze sculptors of the Renaissance, featuring 40 works, most never before shown outside Tuscany.

Why go

This is the first exhibition to center Siena's overlooked role as a major bronze-working hub during the Italian Renaissance; most of the 40 works have never traveled beyond Tuscany, making this a rare opportunity to see the technical and artistic achievements of Sienese bronzeworkers.

What to expect

Approximately 40 bronze sculptures and related works from 1450–1500, showcasing the technical innovation and artistic excellence of Sienese Renaissance bronzeworkers, with many pieces on view outside Italy for the first time.

Things to know

• First exhibition to focus on Siena as a center of bronze sculpture during the Italian Renaissance.
• Brings together approximately 40 works, most never exhibited outside of Tuscany.
• Explores the technical and political challenges faced by Sienese bronzeworkers.

Plan your visit

Timed tickets are recommended. Members visit free with no reservations required.

From the venue

Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500 is the first exhibition to focus on Siena as a center of artistic excellence and technical innovation in bronze sculpture during the Italian Renaissance. Bringing together some forty works—most of which have never been exhibited outside of Tuscany—the exhibition invites visitors to appreciate the medium's beauty and versatility while learning about the complex technical and political challenges that the Sienese bronzeworkers faced.