M&G Tours for Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 1:30PM OR at 4PM
To learn more about this special loan exhibition and hours, visit here.
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The Jerry and Alice Lenz Gallery, First Presbyterian Church of Greenville
April-October 2023
The art of the Baroque period provides a glimpse into the life and culture of a distant past. Although the clothing, setting, and props may reflect an outdated time, the artistry used and the narratives explored by these Old Masters are universal. Enjoy a glimpse of 14 paintings from M&G’s collection on exhibit in downtown Greenville. May you ponder anew these timeless treasures and find inspiration relevant to life in the present.
A printed exhibition guide is provided.
Lenz Gallery Hours
Beginning April 4, available by appointment and for the following public hours:
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
For possible appointment, please call 864-565-0907 or email cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org.
Look & Find: An M&G Scavenger Hunt
For Kids K5-8th grade
The artists in the Ponder Anew exhibition were not just great painters, they were also wonderful storytellers! Each picture is filled with fascinating details about historical figures from the Bible. Using your best observation skills, discover the real people in these timeless treasures. Get your scavenger hunt at the main reception desk at First Pres.
Public Tours
If you’re interested in a tour of the Ponder Anew exhibition, visit here. Tour groups must be 10 people or more, and the tour length runs 45-60 minutes.
Every year M&G loans works from its collection to participate in various exhibitions around the world. Peruse the list below and consider visiting the exhibitions to learn more about the world of Old Masters and the museum field. Plus, you can view portions of M&G’s collection on campus here.
St. Joseph and the Christ Child—Carlo Francesco Nuvolone (attr. to)
Elijah Fed by Ravens—Rafel Govertsz. Camphuysen
The Christ of Derision—Philippe de Champaigne
Christ and the Syrophoenician Woman—Giovanni Coli and Filippo Gherardi, called Sancasciani
The Repentant St. Peter—Carlo Dolci
St. John the Evangelist—Domenico Zampieri, called Il Domenichino
Joseph Interpreting the Dreams of Pharaoh’s Butler and Baker—Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
The Flight into Egypt—Domenico Fiasella, called Il Sarzana (attr. to)
Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom—Govaert Flinck
Christ Disputing with the Elders—Rutilio di Lorenzo Manetti (attr. to)
St. Peter Denying Christ—Christoph Paudiss
Christ at the Pool of Bethesda—Jean Restout
Moses at the Burning Bush—Jacopo Vignali
King David Playing the Harp—Simon Vouet
Ponder Anew: Baroque Masterworks from the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University
Lenz Gallery, First Presbyterian Church
April 4 through October 2023
To learn more, visit here.
Madonna of the Lake —Marco d’Oggiono
North Carolina Museum of Art
October 8, 2022 – August 15, 2023
St. Michael the Archangel Overcoming Satan—José Antolínez
The Heavenly Shepherd—Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Martyrdom of St. Andrew—Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Ecce Homo—Pedro Orrente
St. Catherine of Alexandria Appearing to the Family of St. Bonaventura—Francisco de Herrera, the Elder
The Annunciation—Francisco de Zurbarán
Power & Piety in 17th Century Spanish Art
Georgia Museum of Art
Available until November 26, 2023
Various M&G antiquities: including Roman glass, Jewish marriage contract, and Babylonian cuneiform cylinders.
Museum of the Bible (Washington, DC)
