Many regard the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612) as a great guardian of art and science. This exhibition gives visitors the chance to see a range of unique handicrafts and inventions by the artists he cherished. Approximately 120 pieces of art and artifacts will be on display. The exhibition offers not only a glimpse into Rudolf’s eccentric mind, but also insight into a time when the lines between science, magic, and occult practices were blurred. There is also a selection of art including a portrait of the Emperor by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, an Italian painter known for creating people’s faces out fruits, plants, and vegetables will be another highlight of this exhibition.
• 11/3 (Fri., hol.) ~ 12/24 (Sun.)
• 9:30~17:30 (last entry: 17:00)
• Closed: Mon
• Adult: ¥1,500, HS & College: ¥900, under JHS: ¥600
• Fukuoka City Museum
• 3-1-1, Momochihama, Sawara-ku
• 092-845-5011
• https://rudolfukuoka.com