When does the lecture take place?

On 03.06.2026 from 18:30 to 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

At the Peter August Böckstiegel Museum in Werther (Westf.), Schloßstraße 109/111.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the lecture takes place in the museum.

How much is the admission fee?

No separate ticket price is available in the provided data for this specific lecture.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the museum is accessible; the entrance is at ground level and the exhibition spaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are there tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the museum offers public tours and other educational formats.

Picasso and the Old Masters

Name: Lecture: From Velázquez to Manet – Pablo Picasso's Variations on Old Masters
Start: 2026-06-03T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-03T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Museum Peter August Böckstiegel

Picasso in Dialogue with the Old Masters

At the Peter August Böckstiegel Museum, this lecture leads directly into one of the most exciting realms of art history: Pablo Picasso's variations on Old Masters. The current special exhibition Elective Affinities – Picasso and the Old Masters showcases around 60 lithographs and linocuts from the collection of the Pablo Picasso Museum in Münster and highlights how Picasso was inspired by art history. ([museumpab.de](https://www.museumpab.de/das-museum-erleben/ausstellung/boeckstiegel-was-ihr-wollt/?utm_source=openai))

When Art History Becomes Present

Picasso was not merely an imitator, but an artist who transformed models like Velázquez, Ingres, or Manet into his own visual language. This productive engagement with the Old Masters makes his work so exciting even today: Each variation opens a new perspective on line, form, body, and composition. The exhibition makes visible how living modernity emerges from art historical tradition. ([picasso.fr](https://www.picasso.fr/actualite-les-expositions?utm_source=openai))

Graphics, Light, and the Intensity of Vision

In the medium of printmaking, Picasso's experimental spirit reveals a special precision. Lithography and linocut condense his themes into pointed visual discoveries, where reduction and expressiveness enter a rare tension. Those who engage in this artwork observation experience not only art but also an aesthetic experience that sharpens vision and reorders art historical connections. ([museumpab.de](https://www.museumpab.de/das-museum-erleben/ausstellung/boeckstiegel-was-ihr-wollt/?utm_source=openai))

A House with Educational Strength

The Peter August Böckstiegel Museum works to be barrier-free, offers public tours, and is focused on cultural education. The regular admission fee is 7 euros, reduced 4 euros; the building is accessible at ground level, wheelchairs, walkers, and height-adjustable walking sticks can be borrowed free of charge. Access is also well-prepared: A free parking lot is located near the entrance, and there is a Citizen Bus connection. ([museumpab.de](https://www.museumpab.de/informationen/oeffnungszeiten-preise/?utm_source=openai))

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

This lecture combines artistic experience, museum mediation, and art historical depth. Those who want to understand why Picasso repeatedly questioned the art of the past will find a concentrated, inspiring access here. A visit to the Peter August Böckstiegel Museum promises stimulation, insight, and an exhibition experience with lasting impact. ([evangelische-zeitung.de](https://evangelische-zeitung.de/ausstellung-zeigt-einfluss-der-alten-meister-auf-picassos-werk?utm_source=openai))