Rijkmuseum Twenthe: Seeing & Believing
Seeing & Believing: A sensory experience in the late Middle Ages
Rijkmuseum Twenthe | January 25 – May 4, 2025
In the Middle Ages, art was more than just something to look at. During religious ceremonies, paintings, sculptures, and other objects came to life: censers swung through the air, bells echoed, and psalms filled the space. Objects such as crosses and prayer books were cherished, touched, and kissed. Even tastes and scents – from sacramental wine to incense – enhanced the experience. The exhibition Seeing & Believing at Rijksmuseum Twenthe brings this rich, sensory world back to life.
Relive ancient rituals
Explore how religious objects such as paintings, sculptures, and manuscripts brought emotions to life. What was it like to hold a prayer book in your hands? How did chants resonate through a medieval church? The Seeing & Believing exhibition takes you back in time, letting you experience how art was not only admired with the eyes but also felt and cherished both physically and emotionally.
A new perspective on art
Seeing & Believing places artworks in their original context, offering a fresh perspective on how they were used in the past. Admire the stunning artworks from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, but also discover for yourself how parchment feels under your fingertips and experience the scent of incense. This unique experience brings the world of the late Middle Ages closer than ever before.
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