Attend this compelling lecture at the Museo Sefardí in Toledo. Delve into the rich archaeological and documentary history of the museum's historic building. Learn about its evolution from the Synagogue of Samuel Ha-Leví to the Church of El Tránsito. The session, featuring María Ángeles Utrero, also illuminates the context of Juan Correa de Vivar's painting 'El Tránsito de la Virgen' within 16th-century Toledo's vibrant cultural landscape.
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This lecture, titled 'From the Synagogue of Samuel Ha-Leví to the Church of El Tránsito. An archaeological and documentary journey,' will take place on February 12, 2026, at the Museo Sefardí. It delves into the history of the building housing the museum, exploring its transformation from a synagogue to a church, and discusses the context of the painting 'El Tránsito de la Virgen' by Juan Correa de Vivar.
This conference, "De la sinagoga de Samuel Ha-Leví a la iglesia de El Tránsito. Un recorrido arqueológico y documental," is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Museo Sefardí. It is presented in conjunction with the temporary exhibition "Maniera," which features Juan Correa de Vivar's painting "El Tránsito de la Virgen." The lecture aims to provide the public with a deeper understanding of the history surrounding this painting and the building that now houses the museum. Attendees will learn about the painting and its artist, as well as the artistic and cultural milieu of 16th-century Toledo. The event invites a discovery of how art, memory, and heritage intertwine to animate a piece conceived for this very location. The speaker for this session is María Ángeles Utrero, an archaeologist and researcher from the Escuela de Estudios Árabes of the CSIC.
Entry is free and open to the public until full capacity is reached. The lecture will take place at the Museo Sefardí.
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