Painting the Christmas Story
| Date | Thursday 12 December 2024 |
| Time | 13.00-14.00 GMT |
| Location | At the museum (Theatre) and online (Zoom) |
| Speaker | Claire Ford-Wille |
Depictions of the Nativity and Adoration – both momentous events in the Christian story - abound in Western European art. Join Clare Ford-Wille as she traces these themes in a range of Wallace Collection paintings. Looking at key sources of these stories - the Bible and The Golden Legend - we’ll see how they inspired painters to create works which continue to astound and invite contemplation.
About the speaker: Clare Ford-Wille was an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck College, University of London and lectures regularly for many institutions including the V&A, the National Trust, The Arts Society and the Art Fund as well as leading groups to places of art historical interest.
Take part at the museum: No ticket required, drop in on the day. Join us in the Theatre for this special talk.
Watch online: This talk will also be broadcast live from the museum. Book a free ticket online to receive a Zoom link. Ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the talk, which will be available for two weeks only.
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| Date | Thursday 12 December 2024 |
| Time | 13.00-14.00 GMT |
| Location | At the museum (Theatre) and online (Zoom) |
| Speaker | Claire Ford-Wille |
Depictions of the Nativity and Adoration – both momentous events in the Christian story - abound in Western European art. Join Clare Ford-Wille as she traces these themes in a range of Wallace Collection paintings. Looking at key sources of these stories - the Bible and The Golden Legend - we’ll see how they inspired painters to create works which continue to astound and invite contemplation.
About the speaker: Clare Ford-Wille was an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck College, University of London and lectures regularly for many institutions including the V&A, the National Trust, The Arts Society and the Art Fund as well as leading groups to places of art historical interest.
Take part at the museum: No ticket required, drop in on the day. Join us in the Theatre for this special talk.
Watch online: This talk will also be broadcast live from the museum. Book a free ticket online to receive a Zoom link. Ticketholders will also receive a link to view a recording of the talk, which will be available for two weeks only.
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