While the various Hungarian private and public collections contain the biggest and richest repertory of Anabaptist ceramics, this especially rich collection has never been brought to a single venue at the same time. The private collectors decided to change this situation by exhibiting about 150 pieces of Anabaptist ceramic in the Museum of Applied Arts.
The Anabaptists (also called New Christians) were a protestant sect whose members lived in separated colonies under a severely strict code of conduct. Among the high-quality handicrafts they produced, ceramics were most famous; their thin-glaze masterpieces were prized by landlords.
The exhibition will be in the „Maksai” room, considered the most beautiful room of the Museum, which features attractive built-in elements (painted wooden lofts, prebend and tin-glaze stove) representative of the 17th century Anabaptist ceramics producers.
Dates: May 22 – November 25, 2007
Open: Tue-Sun 10-18h
Place: Museum of Applied Arts / Iparmuvészeti Múzeum
1093 Budapest, Ülloi út 33-37.
Tel.: +36.1.456.5100
www.imm.hu