Charles 1 amassed one of the finest art collections ever assembled.
During Charles’ reign, he purchased over 2000 works of art, including the collection of the Dukes of Mantua, works by Titian, Raphael and Mantegna. He engaged Rubens to paint the ceiling of the Banqueting House and he appointed van Dyck as his Court Artist.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mrs Barbara Askew
Historian and London Blue Badge Guide since 1988. Lecturer, Examiner and Course Director on Blue Badge Guide Training Courses and an acknowledged expert on Royalty and Windsor Castle. The only Blue Badge Guide accredited to guide the Albert Memorial.
Offers guided visits and walking tours linked to her lectures.
GALLERY 
OTHER EVENTS
Society
Mr Simon Cottle
18 Sep 2024 - 11:00
Clapham Picturehouse
76 Venn Street
76 Venn Street
Online Event
Behind the scenes at an international auction house