The International Museum of the Reformation (MIR) in Geneva presents “Ferdinand Hodler. Profession de foi (Profession of Faith)” until Sunday 24 January 2027. The exhibition is the first to study the links between Hodler’s painting and religion.
Who organises it
The International Museum of the Reformation organises the exhibition. The MIR is a secular institution devoted to the history of the Reformation and Protestantism.
What to find
Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918), of Bernese origin and a Protestant, read the Bible diligently in his youth. He painted a few biblical scenes, in particular that of the Good Samaritan.
His painting “Calvin dans la cour du Collège (Calvin in the College Courtyard)” links him to the Reformation and to Geneva. He also painted church interiors and scenes of prayer.
Above all, the exhibition shows how the painter applies the idea of creation to nature. His artistic theory becomes almost a form of pantheism.
Practical information
- Dates, 25 Sept. 2026 to Sunday 24 Jan. 2027
- Opening hours, Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; closed on 24, 25 and 31 Dec. and 1 Jan.
- Venue, International Museum of the Reformation, cour de Saint-Pierre 10, 1204 Geneva
- Price, full price CHF 13; AVS/AI pensioners and jobseekers CHF 8; students and apprentices aged 17 to 25 CHF 8; young people aged 7 to 16 CHF 6; combined ticket for Espace Saint-Pierre (museum and cathedral) CHF 18
- Age, free up to age 6
- Access, ramp from rue de l’Évêché
Links
- Official site, Musée international de la Réforme
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Geneva Tourism, Ferdinand Hodler. Profession de foi (Profession of Faith), accessed 13 November 2026
- International Museum of the Reformation, Practical information, accessed 13 November 2026
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