Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: Three Hundred Years of Flemish Masterworks

Organized by the Denver Art Museum and The Phoebus Foundation of Antwerp, Belgium, this exhibition presents masterworks by Hans Memling, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens and Michaelina Wautier, among many others, and highlights how their timeless, captivating themes continue to connect with audiences today. It begins with religious art of the 15th and early 16th centuries. Artworks packed with symbolism and details give visitors an appreciation of how Flemish citizens used images to interact with higher powers, build community and secure their legacy. Following this section is a group of paintings depicting fools and foolish behaviour that showcase how artists used humour to both moralize and entertain.