Dig deeper into our collections with our most recent stories.
A Saint’s Many Faces: The Altar of Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion
Modern researchers face challenges when objects are removed from their original settings. Read on to learn more about the work that went into identifying St. Maurice.
The Vinegar Tasters
A Japanese screen tells the story of a vinegar tasting among three famous teachers.
“Listen And You Shall Hear”: The Gardner Museum Autograph of Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride”
This Patriot's Day, learn about how Isabella's manuscript of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" sheds light on the celebrated poet’s writing process.
Dodge Macknight: Boston’s Watercolor Painter
In her Museum, Isabella only dedicated one gallery to a contemporary artist—Dodge Macknight. Read on to learn about one of Boston’s most popular, but now mostly forgotten, artists.
Laser Cleaning: William Morris Hunt’s The Horses of Anahita
Figuring out how to clean the Gardner Museum’s plaster cast of William Morris Hunt’s most well-known work was a unique challenge for our conservation staff. Read on to learn about the high-tech solution!
Did They or Didn't They? F. Marion Crawford and Isabella Stewart Gardner
Was it just a friendship or a May-December romance?
Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Travels in India
During her 1884 trip through India, Isabella purchased photographs from commercial studios and pasted them into albums. Learn what these images tell us about her artistic tastes and her status as an American following in colonial footsteps.
Traces of Decoration on a Chinese Mirror-Black Vase
Some high and low tech methods reveal an exciting discovery.
Henry Mercer’s Moravian Pottery and Tile Works at Fenway Court
Henry C. Mercer’s distinct, Moravian tile work can be found throughout the Museum. Learn how his friendship with Isabella culminated in the famed craftsman providing custom flooring for many of the museum’s galleries.