Irises
Vincent van Gogh, 1890
European Paintings, Gallery 822
Painted during Van Gogh's Saint-Remy period, this famous canvas balances energetic cobalt, violet, and emerald hues.
Across Time
Artifacts
Step inside The Met's encyclopedic collection, spanning pharaonic temples, Renaissance armor, West African bronzes, and much more.
Mandala of Chakrasamvara
Tibet, early 17th century
Asian Art Galleries
An expansive ritual painting composed in mineral pigments and gold on cotton, mapping the cosmic palace of Chakrasamvara for tantric visualization.
Temple of Dendur
Egypt, ca. 15 BCE
The Sackler Wing
Sandstone temple dedicated to Isis, relocated from Nubia; centerpiece of The Met's Egyptian collection.
Guanyin of the Southern Sea
China, ca. 12th century
Asian Art Galleries
Polychromed wood sculpture embodying compassion and serenity in Buddhist art.
Suit of Armor (Yoroi)
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Arms and Armor Galleries
Intricate samurai armor combining lacquered metal, silk cords, and gold leaf.
Marble Statue of a Youth (Kritios Boy)
Ancient Greece, ca. 450 BCE
Greek and Roman Galleries
Early classical sculpture capturing human realism and balance after archaic stylization.
Bronze Head
France, 1913
Modern Art Galleries
Stylized portrait by Amedeo Modigliani blending African influences with Parisian avant-garde aesthetics.
Ceramic Incense Burner
Mexico, 9th century
Arts of the Americas
Ritual object symbolizing the connection between divine and earthly realms.
Madonna and Child
Italy, ca. 1500
European Paintings
Oil on panel by Giovanni Bellini glowing with Venetian light and devotional tenderness.
Benin Bronze Plaque
Nigeria, 16th century
Arts of Africa
Exquisite royal relief casting celebrating the craftsmanship of the Benin Kingdom.
Shahnameh Manuscript Leaf
Iran, ca. 17th century
Islamic Art Galleries
Illuminated folio depicting epic Persian scenes in gold and lapis.
Water Lilies
France, 1840
European Paintings
Dreamlike depiction of light rippling across Monet's Giverny pond.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
USA, 1939
American Wing
Plaster model by Augusta Savage symbolizing Black cultural pride and resilience during the Harlem Renaissance.
Wedgewood Jasperware Vase
England, 1815
Decorative Arts
Neoclassical blue and white stoneware celebrating classical motifs.
Bronze Cat
Egypt, ca. 664-332 BCE
Egyptian Art
Figure of Bastet symbolizing fertility, protection, and grace.
The Dance
France, 1908
European Paintings
Radiant composition by Henri Matisse expressing joy through bold color and simplified form.
Girl with a Pearl Earring (Replica Display)
Netherlands, 1665
European Paintings
Iconic portrait evoking light, stillness, and enigmatic presence.
Textile Fragment
Peru, ca. 1000 CE
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Vibrant woven pattern symbolizing Andean cosmology and ancestral identity.
The Starry Night (Study)
France, 1889
European Paintings
Preliminary color study exploring the swirling motion later seen in the final Van Gogh masterpiece.
Miniature Painting of Krishna and Radha
India, ca. 18th century
Asian Art Galleries
Detailed gouache scene embodying divine love and ornate craftsmanship.