Spotlight on an Altarpiece
July 28, 2014
One of the key works in our summer exhibition Mother and Child is this 16th century altarpiece by Peter Coecke van Aelst. Historically significant and beautiful, the work is a rich resource for our education staff and docent team when leading tours. It provides the launching point for a wide range of discussions – everything from painting style and perspective to religion and life in the 16th century.
In the latest Museum in a Minute series videos, Information Officer Teresa Gregorio takes us in for a closer look at van Aelst’s triptych:
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