Join us for a series of curator-led gallery talks exploring great artistic centres from across the world.

Discover the power of Renaissance Nuremberg through a striking jousting armour, or uncover medieval Valencia’s ceramic brilliance in a dish where Islamic and Gothic styles meet. Marvel at a Venetian ewer and basin that speak to the city’s artistic reach, explore the elegance of an intricately detailed Lucknow sword, or delve into the splendour of 17th-century Antwerp Cathedral through Pieter Neeffs’ masterful painting.

Explore from Home

Explore from home with two talks on art and travel. Discover David Roberts’s journeys and views of distant lands, and see how 18th-century Venice was captured by Canaletto, Guardi, and their circle.

Spectacle in Venice in the 18th Century

The Wallace Collection features vivid vedute, or topographical views, of Venice by Canaletto, Guardi, and their circle. In this talk, Dr. Lelia Packer explores how these works reflect Venice as a major 18th-century tourist destination. What did visitors see, do, and take away in paint as a lasting image of the city?

David Roberts' Travels

Join Dr. Akemi Luisa Herráez Vossbrink (Enriqueta Harris Frankfort Curatorial Fellow) for an introduction to Scottish artist David Roberts, showcasing highlights from his works in the Wallace Collection. Renowned for his detailed architectural and topographical scenes, Roberts journeyed extensively across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East in the 19th century, capturing ancient ruins, bustling cities, and monumental landmarks with remarkable precision.