19
June 2025

Rembrandt’s Hand: A Question of Attribution

The Arts Society Menorca
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 20:00
Real Aeroclub Mahón Menorca
Avinguda Josep Anselm Clavé 396 Mahon, Menorca 07703
Online Event

Immerse yourself in the intrigue of art authentication with art historian Rupert Dickens

Immerse yourself in the intrigue of art authentication with art historian Rupert Dickens, as he unravels one of the most enduring mysteries of the art world: What makes a genuine Rembrandt? This question has perplexed scholars and curators for over a century, as Rembrandt’s oeuvre continues to attract fervent debate. 

Rupert will guide you through the labyrinth of Rembrandt attribution, revealing how the boundaries between genuine works, workshop pieces, and forgeries have shifted over time. With insights from both scientific analysis and the elusive "eye of the connoisseur," this lecture will challenge you to question who, if anyone, holds the final say in determining the authenticity of a masterpiece.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Mr Rupert Dickens

Rupert Dickens is an art historian based in south London with a special interest in Dutch and Flemish 16th and 17th century painting. He works at the Wallace Collection as a guide conducting public and private tours and lecturing on aspects of the collection. Rupert is also a tour director for a Cambridge-based company accompanying groups on art-themed tours to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria and Italy. He has lectured to large audiences on subjects as diverse as the game of chess in art and Madame de Pompadour’s artistic patronage in 18th century France. He studied art history at Birkbeck College before undertaking a Masters in Dutch Golden Age Studies at University College London. Before that Rupert had a 26-year career as a BBC journalist ending as an editor in radio news.