AfterNoon Talk and Tour
Art in the service of faith?
The National Gallery London, Room 9
Tuesday May 16 2023
4 - 5 pm BST (drop-in)
Belle Smith tours the evolution of Franciscan and Dominican works at the National Gallery.
Detail from Leonardo da Vinci, 'The Virgin of the Rocks', about 1491/2-9 and 1506-8
Many of the older works in the National Gallery Collection were commissioned by religious orders such as the Franciscans and Dominicans.
In response to our new exhibition, Saint Francis of Assisi, this talk and tour by Gallery Educator Belle Smith will explore the original location, function and meaning of these works and how these might have changed in the current Gallery context.
Belle Smith is an artist and Gallery Educator who has worked in London museums and galleries for many years. She studied at Goldsmiths College and has an MA in the History of Art. She enjoys working with groups of all ages, from young children and teenagers to undergraduates and adults.
Although the event does not require booking, you will need to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery. We encourage you to book ahead of your visit. Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.