#j-paul-getty-museum

#j-paul-getty-museum

The explosion in Beirut destroyed much of the city’s cultural heritage, but a new exhibition at the Getty Museum showcases Gentileschi’s restored painting, highlighting resilience amidst tragedy.

"People today are fascinated by ciphers, puzzles, and secrets... This exhibition explores the clever ways that scribes and artists of the past deliberately and playfully employed such codes to arrest the attention of medieval audiences and engage their minds."