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Sir Anthony van Dyck

Mon 13 May

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Widcombe Social Club

Sir Anthony van Dyck was the principal painter at the court of King Charles I and is regarded as the greatest painter in 17th century Britain. This lecture will examine the ‘Flemishness’ of his art and trace how it altered subtly to fit in with British tastes and expectations.

Sir Anthony van Dyck
Sir Anthony van Dyck

Time & Location

13 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30

Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK

About the Event

Lecturer Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe

Location Hybrid (in-person and online)

Sir Anthony van Dyck was the principal painter at the court of King Charles I and is regarded as the greatest painter in 17th century Britain. His portraits have shaped our view of the Stuart monarchy and the leading figures during political upheaval leading to the British Civil War. This lecture will examine the ‘Flemishness’ of his art and trace how it altered subtly to fit in with British tastes and expectations.

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Hybrid Format

This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.

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