Ludovico Mazzolino: The Crossing of the Red Sea

15 February - 6 July 2025
Sir Hugh Lane Room | Admission free

The display of Ludovico Mazzolino’s masterpiece The Crossing of the Red Sea (1521) will be shown from 15 February to 6 July 2025 in the Sir Hugh Lane Room.

This exhibition celebrates the conservation and redisplay of this rarely seen work. Supported by a grant from the TEFAF Museum Restoration Fund, the painting has undergone extensive scientific analysis and conservation, revealing its remarkable detail and historical significance. Mazzolino, who worked extensively for the D’Este rulers of renaissance Ferrara, is best known for his small- scale paintings. This ambitious and important work highlights his unique contribution to Renaissance art.