Oberlin's

Oberlin's painting is now installed at the National Gallery, Washington, as the focal point of a miniature exhibition, "Larger Than Life," paired with the gallery's recently acquired ter Brugghen "Bagpipe Player" 1624, a robust half-length figure that exemplifies the secular side of the artist's practice as brilliantly as "Saint Sebastian" does the religious side.

An Artist of Dual Allegiances Karen Wilkin 2011

Since the Allen Memorial Art Museum is being renovated, selections from Oberlin's collection have been traveling and were seen last fall at the Phillips Collection.

An Artist of Dual Allegiances Karen Wilkin 2011

Oberlin's great painting makes clear how much ter Brugghen learned from Caravaggio and from Caravaggio's followers, but it also reveals his individuality.

An Artist of Dual Allegiances Karen Wilkin 2011

"Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Phillips" includes works from the Ohio school, which are headed our way while the Allen Memorial Art Museum gets a makeover.

Up next: September arts 2010

That's about half of what someone would pay to live on Oberlin's campus, which is ranked No. 66 on our list.

The Best College Dorm Deals 2010

If any of the summer season's exhibitions can be described as "under the radar," it's surely "Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Met," which places loans of 19 paintings and one sculpture amid the Metropolitan Museum of Art's own masterworks.

A Unique Summer Exhibition 2010

"Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Met" is on display through August 29.

Oberlin Works at the Met 2010

The first reclaimed space will be the Music Room in the mansion, where a string quartet from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music will appear in conjunction with the exhibition "Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Phillips."

Phillips Collection is moving ahead with exhibits after fire damaged galleries 2010

But this very judicious selection of loans demonstrates the breadth of Oberlin's holdings in 20th-century art as well.

A Unique Summer Exhibition 2010

"Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Phillips" opens Sept. 11 and will be on view through Jan. 16, the museum announced Wednesday.

Loan gives Phillips Collection a chance to pair styles, periods and painters 2010