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Lectures by Mariska
My area of expertise lies in the field of Netherlandish Art, and art and artists influenced by Netherlandish art.
See below for upcoming lectures and replays:
Thu, Jan 23ReigateJan 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMReigate, Reigate RH2, UKJan 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMReigate, Reigate RH2, UKIn the early 17th century 2 admired painters teamed up to profit from each other’s strengths: Peter Paul Rubens painted the figures while Jan Brueghel the Elder the landscapes, flora and fauna. Join Mariska as she discusses this fruitful partnership.
Multiple DatesMon, Jan 27Online New YorkJan 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMOnline New York
Tue, Jan 28Sutton ValenceJan 28, 2025, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMSutton Valence, North St, Sutton Valence, Maidstone ME17 3HS, UK
Multiple DatesMon, Feb 03Online New YorkFeb 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMOnline New York
Tue, Feb 04Live webinarFeb 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMLive webinar
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 05New York Online LectureFeb 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureFeb 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureAs the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.
Thu, Feb 06San Fransisco online webinarFeb 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMSan Fransisco online webinarFeb 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMSan Fransisco online webinarIn partnership with the Timken Museum in San Diego, USA, Mariska will be delivering a talk on Dutch art from the 17th century using 6 extra ordinary examples from the museum's wonderful collection of European Old Masters. Please find more details below
Multiple DatesTue, Feb 11New York onlineFeb 11, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineFeb 11, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineJoin Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 12New York Online LectureFeb 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureFeb 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureAs the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.
Thu, Feb 13MacclesfieldFeb 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMMacclesfield, Westminster Rd, Macclesfield SK10 1BX, UKFeb 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMMacclesfield, Westminster Rd, Macclesfield SK10 1BX, UKThe Dutch Golden Age (1588-1672) was not only a period of extraordinary riches & incredible progress in trade, science + the military, but also its art. What was it about this brief span that led to so many masterful artworks by now legendary artists like Vermeer & Rembrandt? Time to explore!
Thu, Feb 13WilmslowFeb 13, 2025, 7:00 PM GMT – Apr 17, 2025, 8:30 PM GMT+1Wilmslow, Wilmslow SK9 1PR, UK
Multiple DatesTue, Feb 18New York onlineFeb 18, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineFeb 18, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineJoin Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 19New York Online LectureFeb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureFeb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureAs the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.
Multiple DatesTue, Feb 25New York onlineFeb 25, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineFeb 25, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM ESTNew York onlineJoin Mariska for this series looking at some of the most wonderful works by Jan van Eyck and his extraordinary eye for life’s details. We will take a deep dive each week into some of his masterpieces: The Ghent Altar Piece, The Arnolfini Portrait and other portraits, and his small devotional works.
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 26New York Online LectureFeb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureFeb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureAs the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.
Tue, Mar 04Online live webinarMar 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMOnline live webinarMar 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMOnline live webinarThe illusionistic representation of things, deceiving our eyes, has been around since the Romans. However, over time artist got better and better at it, creating magical artificial scenes which are incredibly life like. Join Mariska for 1 hour of visual trickery and some of the most amazing scenes!
Multiple DatesWed, Mar 05New York Online LectureMar 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureMar 05, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM GMT+1New York Online LectureAs the centuries passed, a language of symbols developed so that artists could tell stories with deeper and more intricate emphasis. This lecture will cover some of the symbols no longer recognised by modern audiences, making it easier to interpret works of art.
Mon, Mar 10GreenwichMar 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMGreenwich, Royal Hill, London SE10 8RZ, UKMar 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMGreenwich, Royal Hill, London SE10 8RZ, UKDuring the winter of 1672-73, 2 celebrated Dutch artists arrived in London. King Charles II offered them a studio at the Queen's House in Greenwich, and they will set off to popularize Seascapes in England. This lecture will introduce this talented family of artists.
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