On Sunday, March 16, 2026, Professor Jens Koehler of 91直播 of Rome鈥檚 Archaeology and Classics Program delivered the opening lecture for a major exhibition at the , dedicated to the 19th-century painter Friedrich Nerly.
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Titled Aqua Claudia 鈥� Neue Arch盲ologische Forschungen und Nerlys Gem盲lde听(鈥淎qua Claudia 鈥� New Archaeological Research and Nerly鈥檚 Painting鈥�), the lecture explored the ancient Roman context behind one of Nerly鈥檚 central subjects: the Aqua Claudia aqueduct. Professor Koehler, who also contributed to the exhibition catalog, provided an overview of Roman hydraulic engineering, construction techniques, and the historical significance of the aqueduct, completed in AD 52.
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Drawing connections between archaeology and art, the lecture examined Nerly鈥檚 1836 painting of the Aqua Claudia, highlighting its notable architectural accuracy alongside the artist鈥檚 compositional interpretation.
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The event filled the Kunsthalle鈥檚 180-seat conference hall and prompted an engaged discussion, with questions ranging from Roman construction methods to the relationship between historical evidence and artistic representation.
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, accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog featuring contributions from international scholars, including Professor Koehler.
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Professor Koehler鈥檚 participation reflects AUR鈥檚 continued engagement with international cultural institutions, extending the study of Rome beyond the classroom and into global scholarly and artistic dialogue.