Permanent display
The Baptismal Font of Siena. History, Restoration and Reinstallation of a Plaster Model
20 Oct 2024 — 31 Dec 2050 at Bode-Museum
· Berlin
In the crypt of the Bode Museum, the space beneath the Small Dome that will form the transition to the Archaeological Promenade in coming years, the Sculpture Collection and Plaster Cast Workshop present a jointly created permanent display from autumn 2024. Drawing on select objects from their respective collections, this exhibition explores the history, restoration, and reinstallation of a plaster model of the Baptismal Font of Siena.
About the venue
Bode-Museum
· Berlin
The Bode Museum, formerly called the Emperor Frederick Museum, is a listed building on the Museum Island in the historic centre of Berlin. It was built from 1898 to 1904 by order of German Emperor William II according to plans by Ernst von Ihne in Baroque Revival style. The building's front square…
