Hans Holbein the Younger painted multiple portraits of Desiderius Erasmus, a significant figure of the Northern Renaissance who sought refuge in Basel. A recently authenticated 1532 portrait is valued at £1.1 million and will be displayed at the Fenix museum in Rotterdam. Additionally, collectors René and Carolyn Hsu-Balcer donated over 500 Inuit prints to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their goal is to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of Inuit life and its modern significance, bridging past and contemporary Indigenous art in Canada.
Desiderius Erasmus, a pivotal figure of the Northern Renaissance, looked to escape religious turmoil in Basel, and his portraits by Hans Holbein capture this evolving persona.
The recently authenticated portrait of Erasmus, acquired for £1.1m, will be a centerpiece at Fenix, highlighting the philosopher's legacy in Rotterdam.
Collectors René Balcer and Carolyn Hsu-Balcer gifted over 500 prints to the Metropolitan Museum to showcase the enduring vitality and modern engagement of Inuit culture.
Balcer, inspired by his experiences in Northern Canada, has been collecting Inuit art since the late 1970s, aiming to represent Inuit culture's contemporary relevance.
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