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June 7, 2016Pergamon's Hellenistic legacy as a link between Greek and Roman culture, displayed especially through the remains of the Great Altar, was one of the highlights of this year's visit at the Metropolitan Museum of Manhattan. All humanists enjoyed group tours directed by Dr. Charles Mercier, one of our classics professors who accompanied us for the day.Other areas of particular attention was the special exhibition on Turner's paintings on whaling and the copious works displayed in the section of 19th and 20th century European paintings. The fourth year brothers were able to draw comparisons between the European styles and their equivalents shown in the American wing.