A Taste of Philippe de Montebello

On October 24, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens a special exhibition devoted to the legacy of departing director Philippe de Montebello. “The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions” will include approximately 300 works of art (including that remarkable little Duccio) from a total of more than 84,000—yes, 84,000—that were acquired during his tenure. Accompanying the show are all manner of videos, podcasts, and museum events that will feature de Montebello in