Renoir’s Peonies at the Clark Art Institute shows loose red and pink blossoms against a dark background with blue-shadowed white tablecloth.
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November 2026 Newsletter
Explore November’s art discoveries, from Renoir’s peonies and Byzantine symbolism to ancient Greek kouroi, Titian, Winslow Homer, and Yayoi Kusama.
The Icon of Saint Demetrios at The Met
A tenth-century Byzantine ivory icon of Saint Demetrios reveals the artistry, devotion, and military symbolism that made Thessaloniki’s patron saint one of Byzantium’s most revered protectors.
Hellenistic Cupid
Four lively terracotta Cupids from a Hellenistic tomb at Gortyn reveal how Eros could represent not only love and play, but also eternal sleep.