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INTENTIONS OF ROMAN BAROQUE SCULPTORS LECTURE FRICK COLLECTION MAY 16;

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NEW YORK CITY — The lecture “Why François Du Quesnoy Should Have ‘Dy’d Mad’: The Intentions of Roman Baroque Sculptors” will be presented by Jennifer Montagu, honorary fellow, The Warburg Institute, London, on Wednesday, May 16, at 6 pm, at the Frick Collection.

When executing their works, Roman baroque sculptors took into account both the placement of the finished object — in niches, above eye level, or on the sidewalls of chapels — and the available light. The lecturer will discuss how they adapted their art to fit a specific site, and how we should look at it.

This lecture is the fifth in an annual series sponsored by the Council of The Frick Collection. Seating for this lecture is unreserved and available beginning at 5:30 pm. 

For information, 212-547-6844 or www.frick.org.