Italian Masterpieces: Torrigiani’s Head of Christ
Date | Wednesday 19 November 2025 |
Time | 13.00-13.15 GMT |
Location | At the museum (Sixteenth Century Gallery) |
Speaker | Julia Van Zandvoort |
In anticipation of Caravaggio’s Cupid, opening on 26 November, join us to celebrate an Italian masterpiece in our permanent collection.
In this talk, journey to the early 16th Century with Curatorial Assistant Julia Van Zandvoort and learn about Pietro Torrigiani, a fiery artist who fled Italy for England. Take a closer look at his finely carved Head of Christ, originally intended for Westminster Abbey.
Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day.