About
Famed for his theatrical use of architecture and sumptuous use of colour, Paolo Veronese's paintings epitomise the opulence and magnificence of patrician life in Renaissance Venice. One of the most prolific and popular artists of the 16th century, he was also extremely versatile, devising everything from sophisticated programmes of fresco decoration for private villas to large-scale altarpieces, refined portraits and intimate devotional works.
In this session, we will explore the painter’s early life in Verona and the impact of the city’s Roman heritage on his career, as well as a variety of projects produced after his transfer to Venice in the 1550s. Here, Veronese gained illustrious commissions in equal measure from the state, the church and private patrons, as well as an increasingly international clientele.
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Your Tutor
Siân Walters is an art historian and the director of Art History in Focus. She studied at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge and has been a lecturer at the National Gallery for over 20 years. Her specialist areas of research are Italian painting, Spanish art and architecture, Flemish and Dutch painting and the relationship between dance and art. Siân also lectures for The Wallace Collection and The Arts Society and leads specialist art tours abroad. She was a lecturer at Surrey University for many years and has lived and worked in France and Italy.
Watch Again
Can't make the session but don't want to miss out? No problem, you can watch again.
The session is recorded and made available to you for 2 weeks.
A video of the week's lecture will be uploaded and available for you to watch via your National Gallery account on Thursday, in time for the weekend.
Format
The session lasts for 2 hours and includes a lecture delivered by the course lecturer followed by a short break and further discussion.
Time will be allowed for questions and discussion via Q&A.
Handouts will be available via your National Gallery account on Monday morning.
Booking information
This is an online ticketed course hosted on Zoom. Please book a ticket to access the course. Only one ticket can be booked per account.
You will be emailed an E-ticket with instructions on how to access the course via your National Gallery account. All course information including your Zoom link, weekly handouts, and recordings will be available here.
In focus: Veronese
Enrol
Standard: £15
Concessions: £14.25
Please book a ticket to access the event. You will receive an E-ticket with instructions on how to access your online events, films and resources via your National Gallery account.
Please note, only one ticket can be booked per account.
Concessions are for full-time students, jobseekers, and disabled adults.