Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages

A medieval sculpture features a woman seated on a man with a bridle, symbolizing power dynamics. Text reads "Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages".

At a Glance

Exhibition: Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages
Dates: October 17, 2025–March 29, 2026
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028
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