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The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The pictured busts most likely represent the biblical sisters Mary and Martha. They were made by Juan de Juni, an artist during the Spanish Renaissance, and date back to circa 1545. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The Mapamundi or 'World Map' was made in 1526.{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

'Head of Medusa' circa 175-225 CE{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

A Baptismal Font circa 1400-1450{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Legal documents and texts that date between the 1400-1800s{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

'The Wedding at Cana' was made by Nicolás de Correa in 1696 using the 'enconchados' art method of painting on wood panels inlaid with mother of pearl{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19{ }

'Manual of Nautical and Astronomical Instructions for Use by the University of Mariners' circa 1585{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Decorative tray and kettle in the shape of a lion aquamanile that would serve sweets and hot beverages during elaborate rituals or occasions{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

'Saint Michael Striking Down the Rebellious Angels' is one of the three largest known works to be down on copper. Sebastián López de Arteaga painted it circa 1650-52.{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19 <p></p>

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The Mapamundi or 'World Map' was made in 1526. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

'Effigy of Doña Mencía Enríquez de Toledo, Duchess of Alburquerque' circa 1498{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

'The Wedding at Cana' was made by Nicolas de Correa in 1696 using the 'enconchados' art method of painting on wood panels inlaid with mother of pearl / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

A portable writing desk circa 1684{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Door knockers that date back to the 16th Century{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

A tobacco container in the form of a sea creature circa 1799 / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19<p></p>

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

Museum-goers can learn more about each piece with descriptions written in both English and Spanish. Tickets are $16 for the public, $8 for seniors, college students, and children (6-17), and free for children under 5 and museum members. Admission is also free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM and during special events like Art After Dark. / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

A belt buckle and plaque circa 550-580{ }/ Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

The latest exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum is “Treasures of the Spanish World.” The collection made its Midwest debut to the public on Friday, October 25 and comes from the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. The exhibition consists of over 200 pieces of art, documents, and religious relics that delve into Spanish culture from the Iberian Peninsula (modern day Spain and Portugal) and Spanish America over the past 4,000 years. The assortment of historic artifacts was so big, it’s been divided into three separate galleries that will be open through January 19, 2020. ADDRESS: 953 Eden Park Drive (45202) / Image: Katie Robinson, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 10.26.19

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