The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition

Registration is required for this online program.

This lecture explores the history behind one of New York City’s most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene. We will dive into the story behind the female artist and collector, Loretta Hines Howard, whose incredible vision and generosity led to the creation of this annual tradition, as well as the story behind many of the 18th-century artists and objects themselves.

Garden Home Community Library is excited to once again host art historian and educator Mallory Mortillaro, with an special holiday-themed topic. She has over ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University.