When does the tour take place?

The tour takes place on November 11, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where is Feast for the Eyes or Nourishment for the Soul? held?

The venue is the Martin von Wagner Museum at Residenzplatz 2a in 97070 Würzburg.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 Euros, the reduced admission fee is 6 Euros.

Is registration necessary?

Yes, registration is required by November 4, 2026.

What is the content about?

The focus is on Dutch still lifes, especially a work dated 1640 by Pieter Claesz, as well as its symbolism and art historical context.

Discover Pieter Claesz’ Still Life Live: An Evening Full of Riddles in Würzburg

Name: Feast for the Eyes or Nourishment for the Soul? – Art in Conversation
Start: 2026-11-11T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Martin von Wagner Museum

Feast for the Eyes or Nourishment for the Soul? An Evening about the Art of Still Life

How much reality is embedded in a painted still life? The event series vis-à-vis invites you to the Martin von Wagner Museum at the University of Würzburg on November 11, 2026, and focuses on the fascinating world of Dutch painting.

Between Detail Fidelity and Hidden Meaning

At the center is an outstanding still life dated to the year 1640, a so-called banketje, by Pieter Claesz. The art historical examination connects a close look at the depicted objects with the question of what religious and cultural meanings are hidden within them.

Insights into the Golden Age

Dutch still lifes were among the defining genres in the Golden Age, alongside landscape, portrait, and genre painting. In the Dutch Hall of the museum, neighboring works are compared. This creates a vivid access to an epoch in which artists created impressive visual worlds using light, materiality, and optical illusion.

Art Mediation with Professional Depth

The tour is aimed at everyone who not only wishes to view paintings but also wants to better understand their creation, symbolism, and impact. The event experience connects scientific expertise with a concentrated museum atmosphere, making the art historical connections immediately palpable.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an inspiring evening filled with precise observation, Dutch art history, and the quiet tension of masterfully arranged objects. Those who want to experience the special atmosphere of the Martin von Wagner Museum and discover Pieter Claesz from a new perspective should register in good time.