Religion in the Renaissance Exhibit at Oberlin

A little to the east, Oberlin College's Allen Memorial Art Museum will host an exhibition, Religion, Ritual and Performance in the Renaissance, starting August 28, 2012 and lasting through June 2013.  More details can be found HERE.  More than 30 works from the Yale University Art Gallery will be displayed along with items from the AMAM permanent collection.

Above, Portable Altar and Carrying Case by Jacapo Ligozzi, 1608.

Allen Art Museum, Oberlin

Just a few miles east of the Toledo Diocese borderline, the Allen Art Museum at Oberlin College has just reopened after an extensive renovation. Shown above is a Florentine crucifix, ca. 1330 on display at the museum. More information HERE.

Also, the museum's collection can be searched online HERE.