Why is Sir Anthony Van Dyck considered a landmark painter in Western European art? Learn about this era-defining artist, whose precocious talent led him to enjoy international fame, fortune and a lavish lifestyle.

We’ll explore how Van Dyck was inspired by the work of eminent Renaissance artist Titian, and of his contemporary Rubens, to develop his own audacious style. We’ll investigate how his loose, dynamic brushwork manifested in monumental history paintings and vivacious portraits, helping him to attract powerful patrons. We’ll also discuss the Wallace Collection’s works within a wider context, revealing the elements of his style that set him apart from contemporaries.

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Joining Information and Format: This course will be taught through Zoom Webinar. Each course session duration is 120 minutes, including a five-minute break and Q&A session with the tutor.  

Tickets are for all dates of this course. Ticketholders will be emailed the Zoom link, Webinar ID and Passcode 24 hours in advance of the first course session, which should be retained for accessing all sessions.   

Course Recording: This course will be recorded. Within 48 hours of each course session, ticket holders will be emailed a link to view the recording, which will be available for two weeks.