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A saintly life

A guided walking tour looking at the lives of saints
Date
  • Monday, 5 August 2024, 2 - 3 pm
  • Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4 - 5 pm
  • Thursday, 10 October 2024, 11 am - 12 pm
Audience
Members

About

In the 13th century, the most popular book - as popular as 'Harry Potter' today - was the 'Golden Legend' by Jacopo da Varagine. In this literary work, the lives of saints are told with extraordinary skill. It became the inspiration for many artists. On this tour, guide Maurizio Patti gives you the tools to become a detective and learn how to recognise a saint and discover the extraordinary stories behind their lives. A whole new world will be unveiled to you as many paintings that might seem completely incomprehensible, suddenly make sense.

This is a walking tour through the Gallery. Headsets will be provided for this tour.

Image: Detail from Raphael, 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria', about 1507

Your host

Maurizio Patti, originally from Cortona, Italy, is an expert guide and tutor. Patti has three degrees ranging from Languages and Visual Arts (Siena, Italy) to Philosophy and Theology, (University of Louvain, Belgium, London campus). Before moving to London in 1990, Patti worked as a teacher, interpreter and guide in Italy. Upon his arrival in London, Patti furthered his knowledge of visual arts through courses at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Gallery and City Lit. Patti is now an art expert and lecturer for Tate Galleries and the Institute of Tourist Guiding (History of Art). Maurizio presents guides in English, Italian, French, Spanish.

Make a day of it

Why not make a day of it and book a table for lunch or dinner at our restaurant, Ochre, where you will receive 10% off as a Member.

The Ochre menu showcases the wide range of food and ingredients grown, farmed and fished all over the UK. To reserve a table, please visit Ochre's website.

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A saintly life

A guided walking tour looking at the lives of saints
Date
  • Monday, 5 August 2024, 2 - 3 pm
  • Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4 - 5 pm
  • Thursday, 10 October 2024, 11 am - 12 pm
Audience
Members

Tickets

Members: £20

This is a Members' exclusive event. Please show your membership card and ticket to gain entry to the event. 

Please meet at the Getty Desk located in Annenberg Court for registration and to collect your headset.

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