Event
The lily: Carol Klein and Jennifer Sliwka in conversation
4 Dec 2015
Regular hours
- Friday
- 11:00 – 21:00
Cost of entry
£7/£6 concession/£5 Members
Address
- Trafalgar Square
- London
England - WC2N 5DN
- United Kingdom
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Join BBC Gardeners' World expert Carol Klein and National Gallery curator Jennifer Sliwka to discuss symbolism and depiction in art.
About
In Botticini's Assumption of the Virgin, the Apostles marvel at the tomb of the Virgin, which is overflowing with white lilies, while above, Christ receives her into the highest circle of Heaven.
BBC Gardeners' World expert Carol Klein reflects on the lily, tracing its history from botanical specimen to cultural emblem, and discussing its symbolism and depiction in art with Jennifer Sliwka, curator of Visions of Paradise.
