DescriptionIn 1901, J. Pierpont Morgan acquired the last major altarpiece by Raphael still in private hands. Painted by the young artist for a convent in Perugia, the work was dismantled in 1663. Pieces were subsequently owned by Queen Christina of Sweden, the Colon…
DescriptionUncover the secrets of the ancient Maya through the treasures and stories of their sacred kings, ambitious earthly rulers who transformed themselves into gods. In this audio tour, which accompanies a special exhibition on Maya Kingship at the Metropolitan…
DescriptionThis Antenna Audio tour covers the first major U.S. exhibition of drawings by Vincent van Gogh. Narrated by Philippe de Montebello, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it includes drawings from collections around the world. Vincent Van Gogh: The Drawings provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about this little-known aspect of the artist's work. De Montebello takes you on a guided audio tour of what are considered some of Van Gogh's finest and most original creations. You'll learn how these pen-and-ink drawings, traditionally overshadowed by his paintings, played a significant role in his development as an artist. They also account for over half of Van Gogh's creative output. As this exhibition reveals, there is still much to learn about this complex artist and his short career.
DescriptionJoin Metropolitan Museum of Art Director Philippe de Montebello as he takes you on a unique and fascinating Antenna Audio tour of the paintings, sculptures, and artifacts that are part of the museum's permanent collection. The Director's Selections is a comprehensive tour of the treasures that make the Metropolitan Museum of Art one of the world's truly great museums. Director Philippe de Montebello's expert commentary provides details about the great painters, sculptors, and craftsman represented in this collection and an historical context for their work. Learn about American realist and European Renaissance painters, 14th century Japanese armor, modern architecture, exquisitely crafted Egyptian Middle Kingdom jewelry, Pre-Colombian gold, and much more.
DescriptionMario Alfieri, the world's most famous tenor, is preparing to make his debut at the Met. As he rents a house facing Gramercy Park, he discovers a pale young woman hiding in its music room. Her love and secrets soon mesmerize the great man. This novel, selected by the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and the Book of the Month Club, has been hailed as "Daphne du Maurier meets Edith Wharton". Set in turn-of-the-century New York, it is a tale of passion, intrigue, and murder.
