Friday Lates: Gallery Tour

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In the 17th century, the Dutch Republic (the present-day Netherlands) was amongst the world’s wealthiest and most influential countries. 

Its economy grew rapidly, fuelled by its colonial and mercantile reach, which extended across the globe. A thriving art market developed. Painters such as Hals and Rembrandt captured and memorialised the likeness of the ruling bourgeois class, whereas a host of skilful but now lesser-known artists portrayed the aspirations, fears, shortcomings and achievements of a new-born nation.

Join Dr Carlo Corsato and Dr Matthew Morgan on a tour of the National Gallery’s Dutch masters and discover how they created moralising genre scenes, still lives, and some of the most life-like portraits ever painted.

This event is related to 'The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Frans Hals'.

Although this event does not require booking, we encourage you to book a free Gallery entry ticket to gain admission to the National Gallery and save time on arrival. 

Please note, Gallery entry does not guarantee admission to this event. Places are available on a first come, first served basis.