Minato City
Lecture & Culture
2026.09.09–12.13
Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance
56 works, including pieces by Leonardo, arrive in Japan from the Louvre
"The Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance"
At The National Art Center, Tokyo, "The Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance" is being held through Sunday, December 13. Focusing on Renaissance art that developed across Europe from the 15th to the 16th centuries, this exhibition introduces the rich and complex characteristics of the period through 56 works selected from the collection of the Louvre Museum.
This exhibition spotlights Leonardo da Vinci, the artist who symbolizes the Renaissance, and presents works under four themes: "Travel," "Innovation and Refinement of Technique," "Looking to Antiquity," and "The Rise of Portraiture." In addition to paintings, visitors can see a wide variety of works, including sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts.
Highlights of the Exhibition
Leonardo da Vinci’s "Portrait of a Woman" shown in Japan for the first time
At this exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci’s "Portrait of a Woman," mistakenly given the alternative title "La Belle Ferronnière," will be unveiled in Japan for the first time.
An oil painting created around 1490–1497, it is a masterpiece of portraiture that symbolizes the heightened interest in human individuality during the Renaissance.
Introducing Renaissance art through four themes
The display is organized around four themes: "Travel," "Innovation and Refinement of Technique," "Looking to Antiquity," and "The Rise of Portraiture."
From the reevaluation of ancient Greek and Roman culture to exchanges among artists and the development of techniques, visitors can learn about Renaissance art from multiple perspectives.
A diverse array of works on display—from paintings and sculpture to prints and decorative arts
At the venue, works from a broad range of genres—including painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts—are presented. Through the Louvre Museum’s diverse holdings, visitors can experience the allure of Renaissance art.
Recommended for
This exhibition is recommended for those interested in Renaissance and Western art, those who wish to appreciate works by Leonardo da Vinci, and those who would like to experience the Louvre Museum’s collection. Why not visit as an opportunity to enjoy Western art in Tokyo, together with a tour of museums in the Roppongi area?
Venetian painter 《The Governor of Damascus Receiving the Embassy of the Republic of Venice》 c. 1511 Paris, Musée du Louvre
Photo © GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Gabriel De Carvalho / distributed by AMF-DNPartcom
Albrecht Dürer 《Rhinoceros》 1515 (first edition) Paris, Musée du Louvre
Photo © GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Michel Urtado / distributed by AMF-DNPartcom
※ Exhibition contents and artworks are subject to change.
※ For the latest information, please check the official website.
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