frozen in time following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in CE 79

Presented chronologically

rare object at the cusp of art and science: a 450-year-old automaton known as “the monk

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Accompanies the exhibition on view at The Getty Center from March 12 - June 9

Van Huysum Vase of Flowers Watch with Leather Band guerrilla girl frozen in time following theThis ornate watch feature details from Vase of Flowers, a still life painted by Jan van Huysum in 1722. Arranged in a terracotta vase displaying an antique relief, Jan van Huysum included flowers from all seasons of the year. He painstakingly applied layer upon layer of thin oil glazes to capture the brilliant colors and delicate textures of the blossoms showcased on the watch face. Getty Museum has partnered with Meister Watches on a series of art