Great Leaders: Louis XIV as a Roman Emperor
| Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Time | 13.00-13.15 BST |
| Location | At the museum (East Gallery I) |
| Speaker | Andrew Shingleton |
To mark the opening of our next major exhibition, Winston Churchill: The Painter, on 23 May, join us to uncover the stories of the great military, political and cultural leaders found here in the Wallace Collection.
Uncover how Louis XIV fashioned himself as a Roman Emperor in this short talk with Guide Lecturer, Andrew Shingleton, and learn how the Sun King used classical imagery to reinforce ideas of absolute power and marshal prowess.
Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day.